USER

MANUAL
HMX-F80BN/HMX-F80SN
HMX-F800BN/HMX-F800SN

Digital Camcorder
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For video recording, use a memory card that supports faster write speeds.
- Recommended Memory Card: 6MB/s (Class 6) or above.
 Important safety instructions
CAUTION 5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN 6 Clean only with dry cloth.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE the manufacturer’s instructions.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
electric shock is present within this unit. produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-

This symbol indicates that there are important operating and
maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit. type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided
Warning for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose This consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
Caution
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no where they exit from the apparatus.
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus. To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug 11 Only use attachment/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug
shall be readily operable. 12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
1 Read these instructions. when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury fromtip-over.
2 Keep these instructions.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
3 Heed all warnings. for long periods of time.
ii 4 Follow all instructions.
 Important safety instructions

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
15 Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
(grounding) pin. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized plug.
19 POWER-CORD PROTECTION:
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely
to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against
them, paying particular attention to cords or plugs, convenient
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.

16 VENTILATION: 20 OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING:

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to
ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to protect
it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or
covered. Never place your CAMCORDER on a bed, sofa, rug, or
other similar surface: on or near a radiator or heat register. This
CAMCORDER should not be placed in a built-in installation such
as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or
the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
17 POWER SOURCES:
The CAMCORDER should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the
type of power supply at your home, consult your appliance
dealer or local power company. A CAMCORDER is intended to
be operated from battery power, or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions.
CAMCORDER, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded
to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-
up static charges, Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect
to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire and supporting structure,
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of
the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
to conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection
to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding
electrode. See figure below.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT

18 GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION: ELECTRIC

SERVICE
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
This CAMCORDER may be equipped with either a polarized EQUIPMENT
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS

2-wire AC line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM

other) or a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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21 LIGHTNING:
For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning
storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods
of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna
or cable system. This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER
due to lightning and powerline surges.
22 POWER LINES:
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity
of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits
where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing
an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to
keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with
them might be fatal.
23 OVERLOADING:
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
24 OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS:
Never push objects of any kind into this CAMCORDER through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short
out a part that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never
spill liquids of any kind onto the CAMCORDER. Should spillage
occur, unplug unit and have it checked by a technician before
use.
25 SERVICING:
Do not attempt to service this CAMCORDER yourself. Opening
or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
26 DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE:
Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet and refer servicing
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to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
Important safety instructions
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have fallen into the
CAMCORDER.
c. If the CAMCORDER has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the CAMCORDER does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions, adjust only those controls that are covered
by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often require extensive
work by a qualified technician to restore the CAMCORDER to its
normal operation.
e. If the CAMCORDER has been dropped or the cabinet has been
damaged.
f. When the CAMCORDER exhibits a distinct change in
performance, this indicates a need for service.
27 REPLACEMENT PARTS:
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer and having the same characteristics as the original
part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock
or other hazards.
28 SAFETY CHECK:
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this CAMCORDER,
ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine
that the CAMCORDER is in safe operating order.
29 To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do
not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
30 If this power supply is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug adaptor
should be used.

USER INSTALLER CAUTION:
Your authority to operate this FCC certified equipment could be voided if
you make changes or modifications not expressly approved by this party
responsible for compliance to part 15 FCC rules.
NOTE:
Hg LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE
RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR
FEDERAL LAWS. For details see lamprecycle.org, eiae.org, or call 1-800-
Samsung (7267864)
CALIFORNIA USA ONLY
This Perchlorate warning applies only to primary CR (Manganese
Dioxide) Lithium coin cells in the product sold or distributed ONLY in
California USA “Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”.
Important safety instructions
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help and for
additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared
by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: “How to Identify and
Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems.” This Booklet is available from
the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, Stock No.
004-000-00345-4.
FCC Warning
The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions;
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
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 Before reading this user manual
SAFETY WARNINGS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE
What the icons and signs in this user manual mean; About this user manual
Safety Icon Meaning
Thank you for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder. Please read
this user manual carefully before you use the camcorder and keep
There is a potential risk of death or serious injury.
WARNING it handy for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate
correctly, refer to Troubleshooting. ¬pages 91~100
There is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the
CAUTION
product. This User Manual covers models HMX-F80 and HMX-F800.
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal • Illustrations of model HMX-F80 are used in this user manual.
injury when using your camcorder, follow these basic safety
precautions. • The displays in this user manual may not be exactly the same as
Here are hints or page number references you will find helpful
those you see on the LCD screen.
when you operate the camcorder. • Designs and specifications of the camcorder and other
Settings required before using a function.
accessories are subject to change without any notice.
• Before use, read ‘Safety information’ carefully and then use the
These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others. product properly.
Please follow them explicitly. After reading this section, keep it in a • Samsung is not responsible for any injury or damage caused by
safe place for future reference. not following the user manual.
• In this manual, a ‘memory card (card)’ means a SD, SDHC, or
PRECAUTIONS SDXC.
• In this user manual’s function description tables, the icon shown
Warning! in the on-screen display column will appear on the screen when
• When using the AC power adaptor with your camcorder, connect the you set the corresponding function.
adaptor to an outlet with protective grounding. Ex) 720X480/60p (16:9) - Video Resolution Submenu item
• Do not expose the camcorder battery to direct sunlight, heaters, ¬ page 53
radiators, fire, or any source of excessive heat.
On-screen
Item Use
display
Caution 720X480/60p Records in 720x480 (60p) resolution
If you replace the battery with the wrong battery, you can cause an (16:9) with 16:9 aspect ratio.
explosion. Replace only with the same battery or an equivalent type.
If you set 720X480/60p (16:9), the corresponding icon ( ) will
appear on the screen.
If you plug the AC power adaptor into a 240V AC outlet, be sure to use a
suitable plug adaptor.
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The following terms are used in this manual:
• ‘Scene’ refers to the point where you press the [Recording
start/stop] button to start recording until you press again to stop
recording.
• The terms ‘photo’ and ‘still image’ are used interchangeably with
the same meaning.
Before using this camcorder
• This camcorder records video in H.264 (MPEG4/AVC) format.
• You can play back and edit the video recorded by the
camcorder on a personal computer using the internal
software of this camcorder.
• Please note that this camcorder is not compatible with other
digital video formats.
• Before recording important video, make a trial recording.
Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio
have been recorded properly.
• Recorded contents may be lost due to a mistake when handling
this camcorder or memory card, etc. Samsung will not provide
compensation for damages due to the loss of recorded contents.
• Make a backup of important recorded data.
Protect your important recorded data by copying the files to
a PC. We also recommend you copy it from your PC to other
recording media for storage. Refer to the software installation and
USB connection guide.
• Copyrights: Please note that this camcorder is intended for
individual use only.
Data recorded on the storage media in this camcorder using
other digital/analog media or devices is protected by the
Copyright Act and cannot be used without permission of the
owner of the copyright, except for personal enjoyment. Even if
you record an event such as a show, performance, or exhibition
for personal enjoyment, we strongly recommend that you obtain
permission beforehand.
Before reading this user manual
• For Open Source licenses information, refer to the
‘Opensource-F80.pdf’ in the provided CD-ROM.
Notes regarding trademarks
• All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in this
manual or other documentation provided with your Samsung
product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders. Furthermore, ‘TM’ and ‘®’ are not mentioned in
each case in this manual.
• SD, SDHC and SDXC logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.
• Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, and
DirectX® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
• Intel®, Core™, Core 2 Duo®, and Pentium® are the registered
trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the United
States and other countries.
• AMD and Athlon™ are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of AMD in the United States and other countries.
• Macintosh, Mac OS are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other
countries.
• YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.
• Flickr is a trademark of Yahoo.
• Facebook is a trademark of Facebook Inc.
• Twitter is a trademark of Twitter Inc.
• Picasa is a trademark of Google Inc.
• Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the
United States and/or other countries.
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 Safety information
The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages. Heed all instructions carefully.

WARNING Prohibited action. Do not touch the product.

Means that there is a potential
risk of serious personal injury.

CAUTION Do not disassemble the product. Unplug from the power supply. This precaution must be
Means that there is a potential followed.
risk of personal injury or damage
to the product.

WARNING

Do not overload outlets or extension Using the camcorder at temperatures Do not allow water or metal and No sand or dust! Fine sand or dust
cords as this may result in abnormal over 60˚C(140˚F) may result in inflammable matter to enter the entering the camcorder or power
heat or fire. fire. Keeping the battery at a high camcorder or power adaptor. Doing adaptor could cause malfunctions or
temperature may cause an explosion. so may pose a fire hazard. defects.
L
OI

No oil! Oil entering the camcorder or
power adaptor could cause electric
shock, malfunctions or defects.
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Do not aim the camcorder directly
into the sun. Doing so could cause
eye injuries, as well as lead to
malfunctioning of internal parts of the
product.
Do not bend the USB cable or damage Do not disconnect the adaptor by
the power adaptor by pressing on it pulling on its USB cable, as this could
with a heavy object. There may be a damage the cable.
risk of fire or electric shock.

Do not use the power adaptor if it
has damaged, split or broken cords
or wires. Doing so may cause fire or
electric shock.
Keep the camcorder away from water
when using it near the beach or pool
or when it rains. There is a risk of
malfunction or electric shock.
When cleaning the power adaptor,
unplug the power adaptor. There is a
risk of malfunction or electric shock.
Do not connect the power adaptor
unless the plug can be fully inserted
with no part of the blades exposed.
Keep the used lithium battery or
memory card out of the reach of
children. If the lithium battery or
memory card is swallowed by a child,
consult physician immediately.
If the camcorder emits an abnormal
sound or smell, or smokes, unplug
the power adaptor immediately and
request service from a Samsung
service center. There is a risk of fire or
personal injury.
Do not dispose of battery in a fire as it
may explode.
Do not plug or unplug the power
adaptor with wet hands. There is a risk
of electric shock.
If the camcorder malfunctions,
immediately detach the power adaptor
or battery from the camcorder.
There is a risk of fire or injury.
Safety information
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Never use cleaning fluid or similar
chemicals to clean the camcorder.
Do not spray cleaners directly on the
camcorder.
Keep the power adaptor unplugged
when not in use or during lightning
storms. There is a risk of fire.
Do not attempt to disassemble, repair,
or modify the camcorder or the power
adaptor to avoid a risk of fire or electric
shock.
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CAUTION
Do not press the surface of the LCD
with force, or hit it with a sharp object.
If you push the LCD surface, display
unevenness may occur.
Do not leave the camcorder in a closed
vehicle for a long time where the
temperature is very high.
Do not expose the camcorder to sudden
changes in temperature or high humidity.
There is also a risk of defect or electric
6 shock when using outdoors during
lightning storms.
Do not drop or expose the camcorder,
battery, power adaptor or other
accessories to severe vibrations or
impact. This may cause a malfunction or
injury.
Do not expose the camcorder to soot
or steam. Thick soot or steam could
damage the camcorder case or cause a
malfunction.
Do not place the camcorder down on
the open LCD screen.
Do not use the camcorder on a tripod
(not supplied) in a place where it is
subject to severe vibrations or impact.
Do not use the camcorder near dense
exhaust gas generated by gasoline or
diesel engines, or corrosive gas such
as hydrogen sulphide. Doing so may
corrode the external or internal terminals,
disabling normal operation.
Do not wipe the camcorder body with
benzene or thinner. The exterior coating
could peel off or the case surface could
deteriorate.
Safety information
Do not use the camcorder near direct
sunlight or heating equipment. This may
cause a malfunction or injury.
ICIDE
INSECT
Do not expose the camcorder to
insecticide. Insecticide entering the
camcorder could cause the product
to fail to operate normally. Turn the
camcorder off and cover it with vinyl
sheet, etc. before using insecticide.
Do not leave the LCD screen open when
not using the camcorder.

Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD
screen when lifting it. The LCD screen
could detach and the camcorder may
fall.
Place the camcorder on a stable
surface that is well ventilated.
Do not use the camcorder near a TV or
radio. Interference from the camcorder
could cause noise on the TV or in the
radio broadcast.
Keep important data separately.
Samsung is not responsible for data
loss.
Do not use the camcorder near
sources of strong radio waves or
magnetic fields such as speakers
and large motors. Noise from these
sources could distort the video or
audio you are recording.
Only plug the power adaptor plug into
a socket that is easily accessible. If any
problem occurs with the product, you
must pull the plug out of the socket
to disconnect the power completely.
Turning off the power button on the
product does not completely.
Safety information
Use Samsung-approved accessories
only. Using products from other
manufacturers may cause overheating,
fire, explosion, electric shock or
personal injuries caused by abnormal
operation.
Other manufacturers of optional
accessories compatible with this
camcorder are responsible for their
own products. Use the optional
accessories according to the safety
instructions. Samsung is not
responsible for any malfunction, risk of
fire, electric shock, or damages
caused by using unauthorized
accessories.
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 Contents
Important safety instructions .............................. ii
Before reading this user manual ....................... 2
SAFETY WARNINGS ..................................................................... 2
PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................. 2
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE ........................................... 2
Safety information ............................................ 4
Quick start guide ........................................... 10
Getting to know the camcorder ...................... 13
WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER ........................ 13
LOCATION OF CONTROLS......................................................... 14
IDENTIFIYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS ...................................... 16
Getting started .............................................. 19
INSERTING/EJECTING THE BATTERY........................................ 19
CHARGING THE BATTERY ......................................................... 20
CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE .............................................. 21
Basic operation of the camcorder ................... 24
TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF .................................... 24
SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE ............................ 24
SETTING THE DATE/TIME FOR THE FIRST TIME........................ 25
SETTING THE OPERATION MODES ........................................... 26
SWITCHING THE INFORMATION DISPLAY MODE ..................... 26
USING THE SHORTCUT MENU (OK GUIDE) ............................... 27
SELECTING THE LANGUAGES ................................................... 29
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Getting ready to start recording ...................... 30
INSERTING AND EJECTING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) .. 30
SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) ..... 31
RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY ......................................... 33
ATTACHING THE STRAP ............................................................ 34
ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN .................................................. 34
Basic recording ............................................. 35
RECORDING VIDEOS.................................................................. 35
RECORDING PAUSE/RESUME .................................................. 36
TAGGING AND CAPTURING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE RECORDING
(MY CLIP FUNCTION)................................................................... 37
RECORDING PHOTOS................................................................ 38
RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (SMART AUTO)...... 39
ZOOMING IN/OUT....................................................................... 40
USING THE BACK LIGHT BUTTON............................................. 41
Basic playback .............................................. 42
CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE ........................................... 42
PLAYING BACK VIDEOS ............................................................. 43
PLAYING BACK MY CLIP............................................................ 45
USING THE SMART BGM FUNCTION ......................................... 45
TAGGING AND CAPTURING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE PLAYING
BACK VIDEO ............................................................................... 46
VIEWING PHOTOS ...................................................................... 47
ZOOMING DURING PHOTO PLAYBACK..................................... 48
Using the menu items .................................... 49
HANDLING MENUS .................................................................... 49
MENU ITEMS .............................................................................. 50

Advanced recording ...................................... 52
iSCENE ....................................................................................... 52
Video Resolution.......................................................................... 53
Photo Resolution ......................................................................... 54
White Balance ............................................................................. 54
Face Detection ............................................................................ 56
EV (Exposure Value) .................................................................... 57
C.Nite .......................................................................................... 58
Focus .......................................................................................... 58
Anti-Shake(HDIS) ......................................................................... 60
Digital Special Effect .................................................................... 61
Zoom Type .................................................................................. 62
Cont. Shot ................................................................................... 63
Time Lapse REC ......................................................................... 64
Guideline ..................................................................................... 66
Advanced playback ....................................... 67
Thumbnail View Option ................................................................ 67
PlayOption .................................................................................. 68
Smart BGM Option ...................................................................... 68
Delete .......................................................................................... 70
Delete My Clip ............................................................................. 71
Protect ........................................................................................ 72
Slide Show .................................................................................. 73
File Info ........................................................................................ 73
Other settings................................................ 74
Storage Info ................................................................................. 74
File No. ........................................................................................ 74
Date/Time Set ............................................................................. 75
Date/Time Display ....................................................................... 75
LCD Brightness ........................................................................... 76
Contents
Auto LCD Off ............................................................................... 76
Beep Sound ................................................................................ 77
Shutter Sound ............................................................................. 77
Auto Power Off ............................................................................ 78
PC Software ................................................................................ 78
Format......................................................................................... 79
Default Set................................................................................... 79
Language .................................................................................... 79
Connecting to a TV ........................................ 80
CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV WITH HDMI .............. 80
CONNECTING TO A REGULAR TV ............................................. 81
VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN........................................................ 82
Dubbing videos ............................................. 83
DUBBING TO VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDERS ......................... 83
Using with a windows computer ..................... 84
WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER ............... 84
USING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAM ........................................... 85
USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE ........................... 89
Troubleshooting............................................. 91
WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES ................................. 91
SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS ................................................... 94
Maintenance & additional information ............ 101
MAINTENANCE ......................................................................... 101
USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD ..................................... 102
GLOSSARY ............................................................................... 103
Specifications .............................................. 104 9
 Quick start guide
This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder. See the reference pages for more information.

STEP 1: Get ready STEP 2: Record videos and photos

1 Insert the battery into the battery slot. ¬page 19 1 Open the LCD screen and press the [Power ( )] button to turn
on the camcorder.
• Set the [Lens cover open/close] switch to open ( ).
¬page 15

2 Charge the battery fully. ¬page 20

2 To record videos, press the [Recording start/stop] button or,

to record photos, press the [PHOTO] button. ¬pages 35, 38
3 Insert a memory card. ¬page 30

CAR
D

[Recording
start/stop]
button

CAR
D

[Recording
start/stop]
button

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 Quick start guide

STEP 3: Play back videos or photos Viewing on a TV

You can enjoy detailed, brilliant quality videos on a connected TV.
Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen
¬pages 80~82
You can find recordings quickly by using the thumbnail view.

CARD

1 Press the [MODE] button to select the playback ( ) mode.
2 Select the video or photo thumbnail view by using the [Zoom]
lever.
3 Use the [Control (Up/Down/Left/Right)] button to select a
desired video or photo, and then press the [Control (OK)]
button.
STEP 4: Save recorded videos / photos
Using the Intelli-studio program built in to your camcorder, you can
import videos and photos into your computer and edit or share the
videos and photos with your friends and family. For details, see
pages 85~88.

Normal
0:00:55 1/10
CARD

Photo Move Play

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Importing and viewing videos/photos from the
camcorder to your PC
1 Start the Intelli-studio program by connecting the camcorder to
your PC with a USB cable.
• A new file saving screen appears with the Intelli-studio main
window. Click Yes, and the uploading procedure starts.
2 Any new files are saved to your PC and registered to
Contents Manager in the Intelli-studio program.
• You can arrange the files by different criteria such as Face,
Date, Location, etc.
Contents Manager Saved files into your PC
Folders directory on your PC
12 3 Double-click the file you would like to play back.
Quick start guide
Sharing videos/photos on Web sites
Share your contents with the world by uploading photos and
videos directly to a web site with a single click.
Click the Share ( ) p Upload tab on the browser. ¬page 88
Intelli-studio runs automatically when you connect the
camcorder to a Windows computer (if you have set PC
Software: On). ¬ page 78
STEP 5: Delete videos or photos
If the camcorder’s storage media is full, you cannot record new
videos or photos. Delete videos or photos you have saved to your
computer from the camcorder’s storage media. Then you can
record new videos or photos on newly freed up space.
[MODE] button p Playback ( ) mode p [MENU] button p
Delete ¬page 70
Getting to know the camcorder
WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR Checking your accessories
CAMCORDER
Your new camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any
of these items is missing from your box, call Samsung’s Customer
Care Center.
Battery
Power adaptor USB cable
(IA-BP105R: AD43-00201A)
(AD44-00196A) (AD39-00169A)
(IA-BP210R: AD43-00200A)

Audio/Video cable User manual CD Quick start guide

(AD39-00184A) (AD46-00429A) (AD68-06902A)

Optional accessories

Model name Color Internal memory Lens Micro HDMI cable Carrying case Memory card External battery charger
(AD39-00179A) (AD69-00929A) (IA-BC9UA4)
HMX-F80BN
Black - 52x (Optical),
HMX-F800BN
65x (Intelli), • The exact appearance of each item may vary by model.
HMX-F80SN 130x (Digital)
Sliver - • The contents may vary depending on the sales region.
HMX-F800SN
• You can purchase parts and accessories after consulting with your
local Samsung dealer. SAMSUNG is not responsible for reduced
Although the models have some features that are different, they operate battery life time or malfunctions caused by any unauthorized use of
in the same way. accessories such as the power adaptor or the batteries.
• A memory card is not included. See page 31 for memory cards
compatible with your camcorder.
• Your camcorder includes the user manual CD and the printed quick
start guide. 13
 Getting to know the camcorder

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

Front & Left

1 Lens
1
2 MENU button

3 Control (Up/Down/Left/Right/OK) button /

8 9 10 11 12 Zoom (T/W) button

4 Recording start/stop button

5 LCD screen

6 Memory card/Jack cover

ⓐ USB jack ( )
ⓑ Memory card slot ( )
ⓒ AV jack ( )
2
ⓓ CHG (charging) indicator
3 ⓔ HDMI jack ( )

4 7 Internal speaker
5 6 7
8 Display ( ) button

CA
9 Recording pause/resume ( ) button
RD

10 Back light ( ) button / SMART BGM button

11 SMART AUTO ( ) button

ⓐⓑⓒⓓ ⓔ
12 Power ( ) button
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Right/Top & Bottom Rear

2
9 1
3
7
2

4 5
8

1 MODE button 1 Mode indicator

: Recording mode (Video/Photo)
2 Zoom lever (T/W) : Playback mode

3 PHOTO / My Clip button 2 Recording start/stop button

4 Strap 3 Battery slot

5 Strap hook
Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during
recording.
6 Lens cover open ( ) /close ( ) switch

7 Internal microphone

8 Battery release switch (BATT.)

9 Tripod receptacle
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IDENTIFIYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS

The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode. Different indicators appear depending on the setting values.

• The On Screen Display (OSD) below appears when the camcorder is in the recording ( ) mode only.
• Press the [MODE] button to select the recording ( ) mode. ¬page 26

Video and Photo recording mode

STBY 0:00:00 [220Min] Left of the LCD screen Right of the LCD screen
1 Sec/ 24 Hr 9999
Indicator Meaning Indicator Meaning

/ Recording mode (Video/Photo) Storage media (memory card)

1/60 Operating status (standby/ Battery info.
STBY / z / / recording/pause/photo capturing) (remaining battery level)
+0.3
Time counter (video recording
0:00:00 [220Min] , Photo Resolution, Video Resolution
time, remaining recordable time)
JAN/01/2012 12:00AM iSCENE / Smart Auto Anti-Shake(HDIS)
/
Time Lapse REC Back light
• This camcorder provides one combined
video and photo recording mode. You can
My Clip Continuous shot
easily record videos or photos in the same
mode without having to change it. Photo image counter
• The on-screen indicators are based on an 16GB
9999 Face Detection
(total number of recordable photos)
SDHC memory card capacity.
• The settings of functions marked with do not White Balance
remain when the camcorder turns off.
• For enhanced performance, the display Manual focus
indications and the order are subject to change
without prior notice. 1/60 C.Nite
• The total number of recordable photos is based
on the available space on the storage media. +0.3 EV (Exposure Value)
• The maximum number the photo counter can
display is 9,999. Zoom (optical zoom / intelli zoom
/ digital zoom)
Digital Special Effect

16 JAN/01/2012 12:00AM Date/Time Display

 Getting to know the camcorder

• The On Screen Display (OSD) below appears in the video playback ( ) mode only.
• Press the [MODE] button to select the playback ( ) mode. ¬page 26

Video playback mode: Thumbnail view

Normal
Top of the LCD screen Center of the LCD screen
0:00:55 1/10 Indicator Meaning Indicator Meaning
Video playback mode 0:00:55 Recorded time

Storage media (memory card) 1/10

Current video / total number of
recorded videos
Battery info
Protect
(remaining battery level)
Photo Move Play My Clip
Bottom of the LCD screen
Error file
Indicator Meaning
Button guide Scroll bar

Video playback mode: Single view

0:00:00/0:00:55 Top of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning Indicator Meaning
Video playback mode My Clip
/ / // Playback status (playback/pause/ Protect
/ search/skip)
Time code (elapsed time / Shortcut menu
0:00:00/0:00:55
recorded time)
Thumbnail View 100-0001 Storage media (memory card)
Bottom of the LCD screen
Battery info
(remaining battery level) Indicator Meaning
PlayOption Button guide
Video Resolution 17
100-0001 File name (file number)
 Getting to know the camcorder

• This On Screen Display (OSD) below appears in the photo playback ( ) mode only.
• Press the [MODE] button to select the playback ( ) mode. ¬page 26

Photo playback mode: Thumbnail view

Normal
Top of the LCD screen Center of the LCD screen
1/10 Indicator Meaning Indicator Meaning
Current photo / total number of
Photo playback mode 1/10
recorded photos
Protect
Storage media (memory card)
Error file
Battery info
Scroll bar
(remaining battery level)
Movie Move Play
Bottom of the LCD screen
Indicator Meaning
Button guide
Photo playback mode: Single view

1/10 Top of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning Indicator Meaning

Photo playback mode Protect

Slide Show Shortcut menu

Current photo / total number of
1/10
recorded photos
Thumbnail View 100-0001 Bottom of the LCD screen
Storage media (memory card)
Indicator Meaning
Battery info
(remaining battery level) Button guide

18 Photo Resolution 100-0001 File name (file number)

Getting started
INSERTING/EJECTING THE BATTERY
To insert the battery To eject the battery

Insert the battery into the battery slot until it softly clicks.
• Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo on the battery is facing you
when the camcorder is placed as shown in the figure.
1 Gently push the [Battery release (BATT.)] switch in the direction
shown in the figure to eject the battery.
2 Push down, and then lift the battery out in the direction shown in
the figure.

[Battery release (BATT.)] switch

• Use only Samsung-approved batteries. Do not use batteries from other manufacturers. Otherwise, there is a danger of overheating, fire or explosion.
• Samsung is not responsible for the problems caused by unapproved batteries.
• Remove the battery from the camcorder when the camcorder is not in use.
• We recommend you purchase one or more additional batteries to allow continuous use of your camcorder.

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CHARGING THE BATTERY
You can charge the battery with the USB cable and power adaptor.
Make sure that you use the supplied USB cable or power adapter
to charge the battery. If you use any other power adapter for the
camcorder, it will not work properly or the battery may not be
charged. It may also cause electric shock or result in fire.
To charge the battery with the power adaptor
CARD
To charge the battery by connecting to a PC
CARD
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Getting started
1 Insert the battery into the camcorder. ¬page 19
2 Open the jack cover of the camcorder.
3 Charge the battery using the USB cable and power adaptor.
• The CHG (charge) indicator lights up and charging starts.
When the battery is fully charged, the charging (CHG)
indicator turns green. ¬page 21
• Charging the battery at low temperature may take longer or the
battery may not charge fully (green indicator will not turn on).
• Make sure that there are no foreign substances on the plug or in the
socket when you connect the power adaptor to the camcorder.
• When using the power adaptor, place it close to the wall outlet. If
you experience a malfunction while using the camcorder, separate
the power adaptor immediately from the wall outlet.
• Do not use the power adaptor in a tight space, such as between
furnishings.
• Make sure to turn off the camcorder before disconnecting the power
adaptor. Otherwise, you can damage the storage media or data.
• When recording indoors with a wall outlet available, it is convenient to use
the power adaptor instead of the battery.
• We recommend you charge the battery in a place with an ambient
temperature between 50˚F and 86˚F (10°C~30°C).
• If the camcorder is turned on, the battery will still charge, but more
charging time will be needed. We recommend you keep the camcorder
turned off while it charges.
• You cannot operate the camcorder using USB power only. Use the
power adaptor or battery to power the camcorder.
• If you use the camcorder while you are charging the battery, charging
may take longer.
• An AC plug adaptor is required in some foreign countries. If you need
one, purchase it from your distributor.
 Getting started

CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE Battery level display

You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity. The battery level display shows the amount of battery power
remaining in the battery.
To check the charging state
The color of the CHG lamp indicates the charging state. STBY [220Min]
9999

Battery Level
State Message
Indicator

CAR
D
Fully charged -

75%~50% -

50%~25% -

25%~5% -
Charging (CHG) lamp
less than 5% -

Charging
Charging Fully charged Error Exhausted (flickers): The device will soon turn off.
state -
Change the battery as soon as possible.

LED color (Orange) (Green) (Orange blink) Low

- The device will be forced to turn off after 3 seconds.
battery

The figures above are based on a fully charged battery at normal

temperature. Low ambient temperature may affect the use time.

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Available charging and running time for the battery

Battery Type IA-BP105R IA-BP210R

To charge the battery with the power adaptor approx. 160 min. approx. 300 min.
Charging time
To charge the battery by connecting to a PC approx. 160 min. approx. 300 min.

Resolution HD SD HD SD

Continuous recording time approx. 100 min. approx. 80 min. approx. 200 min. approx. 160 min.

Playback time approx. 200 min. approx. 400 min.

• Charging time: Approximate time in minutes required to fully charge a completely exhausted battery.
• Recording/Playback time: Approximate time available when you have fully charged the battery.
• The time is only for reference. Times shown above are measured under Samsung’s test conditions. Your times may differ, depending on
your usage and conditions.
• The recording and playback times will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures.
• We recommend using the power adaptor when using the Time Lapse REC function.

Continuous Recording (without zoom) Using an AC power source

The continuous recording time shows the available recording time
when you record without using any other function after recording
starts.
The battery may discharge 1.5 times faster than this reference if you
use the record start/stop, the zoom, and the playback functions.
Prepare additional batteries with the expectation that the actual
recording time is about 60% of the times listed above.
We recommend that you use the power adaptor to power the
camcorder from a household AC outlet when recording and playing
back the camcorder indoors. The connection is the same as that for
battery charging. ¬page 20
• The charging time will vary depending on the amount of charge left in
the battery.
• Depending on your PC specifications, the charging time can be
prolonged.

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About the battery
• Battery properties
A lithium-ion battery is small-sized and has a high capacity. Low
ambient temperature (below 50ºF (10ºC)) may shorten its usage
time and affect its function. Before recording in low temperatures,
put the battery into your pocket to warm it, then install it in the
camcorder.
• Make sure to store the battery separately after use.
- A small amount of battery power is consumed when the
battery is stored in the camcorder even if the camcorder
power is off.
- The battery may be completely discharged, if it has been
installed and left in the camcorder for a long period of time.
If this occurs, the battery may not fully operate even if you
charge it.
- If the battery is not used for a long time, fully charge the
battery and then, using your camcorder, drain the charge
completely. Do this once every 3 months to keep the battery
functioning properly. To store the battery, remove it from your
camcorder and put it in a cool, dry place.
• Charge an extra battery before using the camcorder
outdoors in cold temperatures.
- The cold temperature may shorten the length of time you can
use the battery before needing to recharge it.
- Carry the supplied USB cable and power adaptor to charge
the battery while travelling.
Getting started
• Check whether the battery terminal is damaged if the battery
falls or is dropped.
- If you install a battery with the damaged terminal into the
camcorder, you can damage the camcorder.
• Remove the battery and the memory card from the
camcorder and disconnect the power adaptor after use.
- Store the battery in a stable, cool and dry place.
(Recommended temperature : 59ºF~77ºF (15ºC~25ºC),
recommended humidity: 40%~60%)
- Temperatures that are too high or too low shorten the battery
lifetime.
- The battery terminals can become rusty or malfunction if the
battery is stored in a smoky or dusty location.
• Recycle or dispose of your dead batteries properly.
• The battery lifetime is limited.
- Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated
use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes
significant, it is probably time to replace the battery with a new
one.
- Each battery’s life is affected by storage, and operating and
environmental conditions.
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 Basic operation of the camcorder
TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF
1 Open the LCD screen and press the [Power ( )] button to turn
on the camcorder.
• Set the [Lens cover open/close] switch to open ( ).
2 To turn off the camcorder, press the [Power (
SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE
If you need to use camcorder for the extended time, the following
functions enable you to prevent unnecessary energy consumption.
Sleep mode
The camcorder switches to the sleep mode when the LCD screen
)] button.
is closed, and then, if idle for more than 20 minutes, the camcorder
turns off. However, if Auto Power Off: 5 Min is set, the camcorder
turns off in 5 minutes.
If you open the LCD screen during sleep mode, the sleep mode
ends and the camcorder returns to the last operation mode used.

LCD screen is closed After 20 minutes

<Sleep mode> <Power off>

LCD screen Power( ) button

The camcorder operates the self-diagnosis function when powered
on. If a warning message appears, refer to ‘warning indicators and
messages’ (¬pages 91~93) and take corrective action.
• The power saving mode does not work in the following situations:
- While recording, playing back, or displaying a slide show.
- When the LCD screen is opened.
• The camcorder consumes less battery power in the power saving
mode. However, if you plan to use the camcorder for an extended
time, we recommend you turn off the camcorder by pressing the
[Power ( )] button when not using it.

When using this camcorder for the first time

When you use your camcorder for the first time or reset it, the Date/
Time Set screen appears at start-up.
24 Set the date and time. ¬page 25
 Basic operation of the camcorder

SETTING THE DATE/TIME FOR THE FIRST

TIME Internal rechargeable battery
• Your camcorder includes a internal rechargeable battery that retains the
You can set the date and time of your local area when you turn on date and time settings even after the power is turned off.
this camcorder for the first time. • Once this battery is depleted, the current date/time values are all reset
to defaults, and you need to recharge the internal rechargeable battery.
The date/time must be set again.

Charging the internal rechargeable battery

• The internal battery is always recharged while your camcorder is
connected to the power adaptor or while the battery is attached.
• If you do not connect the camcorder to power adaptor or do not attach
the battery for about 48 hours, the internal battery fully discharges. If
this occurs, charge the internal battery by connecting to the supplied
USB cable and power adaptor for 12 hours.

1 Open the LCD screen and press Date/Time Set

the [Power ( )] button to turn on

the camcorder. Month Day Year Hr Min

JAN 01 2012 12 00 AM
• The Date/Time Set screen
appears.
Move OK

2 Select the date and time

information, and change the setting values by using the [Control
(Up/Down/Left/Right)] button.

3 Make sure the clock is correctly set, and then press the [Control
(OK)] button.

• The year can be set up to 2037.

• Set Date/Time Display to On. ¬page 75
• After setting, the date and time are automatically recorded on a
special data area of the storage media.
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SETTING THE OPERATION MODES SWITCHING THE INFORMATION DISPLAY

You can switch the operation mode in the following order each time MODE
you press the [MODE] button. You can switch the on-screen information display mode.
Recording mode ( ) Q Playback mode ( )
Press the [Display ( )] button.
• Each time the operation mode changes, the respective mode
• The full and minimum display modes will alternate.
indicator light turns on.

Mode Indicator Functions STBY [220Min] STBY

9999
Recording
To record videos or photos.
mode
Playback
To play back videos or photos.
mode

<Full display mode> <Minimum display mode>

This camcorder provides one recording mode for both video and photo
recordings. You can easily record videos or photos in the same mode
without having to switch modes.
• Warning indicators and messages may appear depending on the
recording conditions.
• In the menu screen, the [Display ( )] button will be deactivated.

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USING THE SHORTCUT MENU (OK GUIDE) 2 Press the [Control (Left)] button to STBY [220Min]

select EV function. 9999

The shortcut menu (OK guide) represents the most frequently • Press the [Control (Left/Right)]
accessed functions for the selected mode. Pressing the [Control button to adjust the exposure
(OK)] button will display the shortcut menu of frequently used while viewing the image on the
EV
0.0
functions on the LCD screen. LCD screen.
An example: Setting EV (Exposure Value) in the recording mode
using the shortcut menu (OK guide).
3 Press the [Control (OK)] button to STBY [220Min]

confirm your selection. 9999

• Press the [Control (OK)] button

to exit the shortcut menu. +1.0
• The exposure value setting is
applied and the indicator ( )
and setting value appear.
• The shortcut menu (OK guide) cannot be used in the SMART AUTO
mode.
• The example above shows how to set EV in the recording mode
using the shortcut menu. The setting procedure could be different for
other menu items.
• The shortcut menu appears briefly. The shortcut menu reappears
when you press the [Control (OK)] button.

1 Press the [Control (OK)] button in STBY [220Min]

9999
STBY mode.
• The shortcut menu (OK guide)
appears.

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SHORTCUT FUNCTION USING THE CONTROL BUTTONS

Playback ( ) mode
Button Recording ( ) mode Menu selection
Video playback ( ) mode Photo playback ( ) mode

Confirms selection
- Access the shortcut menu - Access the shortcut menu - Access the shortcut menu
OK - Confirm selection - Playback / Pause - Playback zoom
- Exit the shortcut menu

- iSCENE
Increases the volume - Moves the cursor up
- Zoom (tele)
UP

- Focus Moves the cursor

Decreases the volume -
- Zoom (wide) down
DOWN

- Search playback RPS (Reverse

Playback Search) rate: Moves to the previous
EV Previous image
x2→x4→x8→x16 menu
- Previous skip playback
LEFT

- Search playback FPS (Forward

Playback Search) rate: Moves to the next
Face Detection Next image
x2→x4→x8→x16 menu
- Next skip playback
RIGHT
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SELECTING THE LANGUAGES Submenu items

You can select a language to appears on the LCD screen.
English ⦽ǎᨕ Français
1 Press the [MENU] button p STBY [220Min]

[Control (Left/Right)] button p Deutsch Italiano Español

Settings
Settings. Format
Default Set Português Nederlands Svenska
2 Press the [Control (Up/Down)] Language

button to select Language, and Exit

Suomi Norsk Dansk
then press the [Control (OK)] Polski Čeština Slovensky
STBY [220Min]
button.
Settings Magyar Română Български
3 Press the [Control (Up/Down)] Format
English
⦽ǎᨕ
button to select the desired OSD Default Set
Français Ελληνικά српски Hrvatski
Language
language, and then press the
[Control (OK)] button.
Exit Українська Русский ѣᮽ

ᰛᵢ䃔 ไทย Türkçe

4 Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.
• The OSD language appears in the selected language. ‫עברית‬

• Language options may be changed without prior notice.

• The selected language remains even without the battery.
• The date and time format may change depending on the language
you selected.

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 Getting ready to start recording
INSERTING AND EJECTING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED)

CAR
D

CAR
D

To insert a memory card To eject a memory card

1 Turn the camcorder off. 1 Turn the camcorder off.

2 Open the memory card cover as shown in the figure. 2 Open the memory card cover as shown in the figure.

3 Insert the memory card into the card slot until it softly clicks.
• Make sure that the camcorder is placed as shown above and
the terminal portion of the card is facing up.
4 Close the cover.
3 Gently push the memory card to eject it.
4 Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot and close the
cover.

• To avoid data loss, turn off the camcorder by pressing the [Power ( )] button before inserting or ejecting the memory card.
• Be careful not to push the memory card too hard. The memory card may suddenly pop out.
• If you eject the memory card from the camcorder while it keeps turning on, the camcorder turns off.

Your camcorder supports only SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards.

Compatibility with this camcorder may vary depending on the card manufacturer and type.
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 Getting ready to start recording

SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD

(NOT SUPPLIED)

Compatible memory cards

• You can use SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards with this camcorder.
We recommend you use an SDHC card. This camcorder Usable memory card (1GB~64GB)
supports SD cards up to 2GB. We cannot guarantee normal
operation with SD cards bigger than 2GB. Terminals
• MMC (Multi Media Card) and MMC Plus are not supported. Protection tab
• Compatible memory card capacity:
- SD: 1GB~2GB
- SDHC: 4GB~32GB
- SDXC: ~up to 64GB <SD> <SDHC> <SDXC>
• When you use unauthorized memory cards, the camcorder can
not record videos correctly and your recordings may be lost.
• The memory cards released after this camcorder may not be
compatible with the camcorder.
• When the camcorder operates with 6MB/s (Class 6) or above
memory cards, it can be stable.
• SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards have a mechanical write-
protection switch. Setting the switch prevents accidental erasure
of files recorded on the card. To enable writing, move the switch
up in the direction of the terminals. To set write protection, move
the switch down.
• SDHC/SDXC cards are a higher version of SD memory cards and
support higher capacity than SD memory cards.
• SD cards can be used with current SD enabled host devices.

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Handling a memory card
• Damaged data may not be recoverable. We recommend you
make a back-up of important data separately on the hard disk of
your PC.
• Turning the power off or removing a memory card during an
operation such as formatting, deleting, recording, and playback
may cause data loss.
• If you modify the name of a file or folder stored in the memory
card with your PC, your camcorder may not recognize the
modified file.
• The memory card does not support any data recovery mode.
Therefore, care should be taken in case the memory card is
damaged while recording.
• Make sure to format the memory card on this camcorder. If
the memory card had been formatted by a PC or other device,
using it on this camcorder without formatting may find trouble
with recording and/or playback. Samsung is not responsible for
damage of recorded contents caused by such reasons.
• You have to format newly-purchased memory cards, memory
cards with data that your camcorder cannot recognize or with
data saved by other devices. Note that formatting erases all data
on the memory card and deleted data cannot be recovered.
• A memory card has a certain life span. If you cannot record new
data, you have to purchase a new memory card.
• Do not bend, drop, or subject the card to strong impacts.
• Do not place foreign substances on the memory card terminals.
Use a soft dry cloth to clean the terminals if required.
• Do not paste anything other than the label provided with the card
on the label pasting area of the card.
• Do not use a damaged memory card.
32 • Be careful to keep the memory card out of the reach of children,
who might swallow it.
Getting ready to start recording
The camcorder supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory
cards, giving you a wider choice of cards!
The data storage speed of cards may differ, depending on the
manufacturer and production system.
• SLC (single level cell) system: faster write speed enabled.
• MLC (multi level cell) system: only lower write speed is
supported.
For best results, we recommend using a memory card that
supports a faster write speed.
Using a lower write speed memory card for recording video may
cause difficulties when storing.
You may even lose your video data during the recording. In an
attempt to preserve every bit of the recorded video on a low
speed card, the camcorder forcibly stores the video on the
memory card and displays a warning:
Low speed card. Please record at a lower resolution.
If you are unavoidably using a low speed memory card, the
resolution and quality of the recording may be lower than the
value you set. ¬page 53
The higher the video resolution and quality, the more memory the
camcorder uses.
• Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse, including
loss caused by any PC virus.
• We recommend using a memory card case to avoid data loss that
can be caused by moving the card or by static electricity.
• After a period of use, the memory card may get warm. This is normal
and is not a malfunction.
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• The figures in the table may differ depending on the actual recording
RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY conditions and subject.
• The higher the resolution, the more memory is used.
Recordable time available for video • Lower resolution increases the recording time, but the image quality
may suffer.
• The bit rate automatically adjusts to the recording image.
Storage media capacity Accordingly, the recording time may vary.
Resolution • Memory cards bigger than 64GB may not operate normally.
1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB • The recording length of a Time Lapse REC may vary depending on
settings.
1280X720/30p 13 27 55 110 220 440 890
• A memory card that is used to store a video can have un-writable
720X480/60p (16:9) 13 27 55 110 220 440 areas, which may result in reduced recording time and free memory
890
space.
720X480/60p (4:3) 13 27 55 110 220 440 890 • The maximum continuous recording time is under 20 minutes. The
maximum video file size is 1.8GB. When a video recording time is
(Unit: Approximate minutes of recording) more than 20 minutes or a video file exceeds 1.8GB, a new video file
is created automatically.
• The maximum number of recordable photo and video files is 9,999,
Recordable number of photos respectively.
• Resolutions marked with are the resolutions of photos to be
recorded when you set video resolution to 720X480/60p (4:3).
Storage media capacity
Resolution
1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB

1696x954 (16:9) 1,650 3,290 6,630 9,999 9,999 9,999 9,999

1280x720 (16:9) 2,270 4,550 9,160 9,999 9,999 9,999 9,999

1600x1200 (4:3) 1,520 3,030 6,110 9,999 9,999 9,999 9,999

800x600 (4:3) 2,990 5,970 9,999 9,999 9,999 9,999 9,999

(Unit: Approximate number of images)

1GB ⴊ 1,000,000,000 bytes : Actual formatted capacity may be

less as the internal firmware uses a portion of the memory. 33
 Getting ready to start recording

ATTACHING THE STRAP ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN

Adjust the length of strap so that the camcorder is stable when you The wide LCD screen on your camcorder offers high quality image
press the [Recording start/stop] button with your thumb. viewing.

1 Open the LCD screen with your finger.

If you adjust the strap too tightly and use excessive force to insert your
• The screen opens up to 90°.
hand, the strap hook of the camcorder may be damaged.

2 Rotate the LCD screen towards the lens.

• You can rotate it up to 180° towards the lens and up to
90° backwards. To view recordings more conveniently, rotate
the screen by 180° towards the lens, and then fold it back to
the body.

Excessive rotation may damage the connective hinge between the

screen and the camcorder.

• When the LCD screen is rotated by 150°~180°, the left and right
sides of the subject are shown in reverse, which produces a
horizontally flipped image.
• Remove fingerprints or dust on the screen with a soft cloth.
• To adjust the LCD brightness, see page 76.
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RECORDING VIDEOS 1 Select a subject to record. 0:00:00 [220Min]
0005
• Adjust the LCD screen to the
Set the desired resolution before recording. ¬page 53 best angle for recording.
• Use the [Zoom] lever or [Zoom]
• Insert a memory card. ¬page 30 button to adjust the size of the
• Open the Lens cover by using the [Lens cover open/close] subject. ¬page 40
switch. ¬page 15
• Press the [Power ( )] button to turn on the camcorder. 2 Press the [Recording start/stop] button.
• Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [MODE]
• The recording (z) indicator appears and recording starts.
button. ¬page 26

3 To stop recording, press the [Recording start/stop] button

again.
This camcorder features two [Recording start/stop] buttons. One
is on the rear side of the camcorder and the other is on the LCD
screen. Select the one that works best for you.
• If power is interrupted or an error occurs during recording, the video
may not be recorded.
• Samsung is not responsible for any damage caused by a failure of
normal recording or playback operations caused by memory card
error.
• Note that damaged data cannot be recovered.
• Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card while
accessing the storage media. Doing so may damage the storage
media or the data in the storage media.

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• For on-screen information display, see pages 16~18.

• For approximate recording times, see page 33.
RECORDING PAUSE/RESUME
• Eject the battery when you have finished recording to prevent The camcorder allows you to pause temporarily while recording a
unnecessary battery power consumption. video. With this function, you can record separate scenes as a single
• For various functions available when you record videos, see pages video.
52~66.
• During recording, some button operations are unavailable. ([MODE]
button, [MENU] button, etc.)
• Sound is recorded from the internal stereo microphone on the
top-front of the camcorder. Take care that this microphone is not
blocked.
• Before recording an important video, make sure to test the recording
function to check if there is any problem with the audio or video
recording.
• You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen in the menu
options. Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being
recorded. ¬page 76
• You cannot use a locked memory card for recording. You will see a
message saying recording is disabled due to the lock. 1 Press the [Recording start/stop] 0:01:24 [220Min]
• Recording videos in a quiet environment increases microphone button. 0005

sensitivity that may record surrounding ambient noise. The increasing

• The recording (z) indicator
microphone sensitivity can let the camcorder record zoom noises
during zooming (the sound of the zoom mechanism etc). appears and recording starts.
• When you record indoors or in the dark places, ISO sensitivity is
automatically adjusted. It can make interference effects on images 2 Press the [Recording pause/ Resume Stop

and you cannot view the images recorded in the dark places
correctly. We recommend you to use professional camcorders like a
infrared camcorder when recording at night.
• An image can be shaken when the Anti-Shake(HDIS) function is
enabled if the camcorder is mounted on a tripod or fixed on a place.
Release the Anti-Shake(HDIS) function when the camcorder is
mounted on a tripod.
resume ( )] button.
• The recording pauses and the indicator ( ) appears.
• To continue the recording, press the [Recording pause/
resume ( )] button.
• If you connect your camcorder to a PC using a USB cable when
recording is paused, the camcorder will connect to the PC after it
saves the video it has recorded up to the pause.
• If you remove the memory card when the camcorder is in Pause
mode, the camcorder turns off the power and will not save any of the
video it has recorded.

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TAGGING AND CAPTURING GREAT Understanding My Clip function

MOMENTS WHILE RECORDING
Captured photos are saved on the photo thumbnail view.
(MY CLIP FUNCTION)
What is My Clip function? You can tag good scenes while recording
and enjoy the scenes tagged as ‘My Clip’( ) from a long video.
The camcorder can also capture photos while tagging the scenes.
The My Clip function can work by pressing the [PHOTO] button.

During a video
recording

You can extract and play back the scenes tagged as

‘My Clip’( ) from a video. ¬page 45

• The camcorder can tag up to 5 as ‘My Clip’ and capture up to 5

1 Press the [Recording start/stop] button.
• The recording (z) indicator appears and recording starts.
2 Press the [PHOTO] button every
great moment while recording.
• The camcorder tags the scenes
as My Clip ( ) and captures
photos at the same time.
3 To stop recording, press the
[Recording start/stop] button again.
photos while recording a video.
• The camcorder tags the scene recorded between before 3 seconds
and after 5 seconds when pressing the [PHOTO] button while
recording.
[220Min] • Photos are captured in the video recording resolution.
0005 • While time lapse recording, My Clip function does not operate.
• You can also tag any scenes of a video by pressing the [PHOTO]
button during a video playback. ¬page 46
• The captured photos are not recorded if an error occurs during
video recording or the camcorder does not complete recording
successfully.
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RECORDING PHOTOS 2 Adjust the subject at the center of

the LCD screen.
Set the desired resolution before recording. ¬page 54
3 Fully press the [PHOTO] button.
• Insert a memory card. ¬page 30 • The shutter sound is heard
• Open the Lens cover by using the [Lens cover open/close] (when Shutter Sound: On is
switch. ¬page 15 set).
• Press the [Power ( )] button to turn on the camcorder. • To continue capturing, wait until the current photo is
• Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [MODE]
button. ¬page 26 completely saved on the storage media.

Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card when taking
photos as it may damage the storage media or data.

• This camcorder provides one combined video and photo

recording mode. You can easily record videos or photos in the
same mode without having to change it.
• The recordable number of photos varies depending on the photo
resolution. ¬page 33
• Audio is not recorded when you take photos.
• For the on-screen display information, see pages 16~18.
• You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen in the menu
options. Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being
recorded. ¬page 76
• For various functions available during recording, see pages 52~66.
• Photo files conform to the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)
1 Select a subject to record. standard, established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association).
• Adjust the LCD screen to the best angle for capturing.
• Use the [Zoom] lever or [Zoom] button to adjust the size of
the subject. ¬page 40

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RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS Scene icons Meaning

(SMART AUTO)
Appears when recording a night scene.
User-friendly SMART AUTO optimizes your camcorder to the
recording conditions automatically, providing beginners with the Appears when recording with a very bright background.
best performance.
Appears when recording indoors.

Appears when recording a close-up.

Appears when recording a landscape.

Appears when recording a portrait.

Appears when recording a portrait outdoors at night.

3 Press the [Recording start/stop] button or [PHOTO] button.

¬pages 35, 38

4 To cancel the SMART AUTO mode, press the [SMART AUTO]

1 Press the [SMART AUTO] button. STBY [220Min] button again.
9999
• The SMART AUTO ( ) and • The SMART AUTO ( ) and Anti-Shake(HDIS) ( ) icons
Anti-Shake(HDIS) ( ) icons disappear from the screen.
appear on the screen at the same
• When there is no detected scene, the icon ( ) appears.
time.
• The camcorder may not detect the Portrait mode when recording a
2 Adjust the subject on the LCD face, depending on the position of the face or brightness.
screen. • Depending on conditions such as lighting, shaking of the camcorder,
or distance to the subject, the camcorder may detect the image you
• The camcorder automatically detects the scene (Landscape, see on the LCD screen as a different scene type each time you apply
etc.) and adjusts the camcorder settings accordingly. SMART AUTO.
• The appropriate scene icon appears on the LCD screen. • The Portrait and Night portrait modes can work when the Face
Detection is set to On only. ¬page 56
• Buttons unavailable during SMART AUTO operation:
[MENU] button, [Control (OK)] button, etc. Most settings are
automatically adjusted in SMART AUTO mode. To set or adjust
functions on your own, release the SMART AUTO mode first. 39
• SMART AUTO must be set before recording.

ZOOMING IN/OUT
Use the zoom function for close-up or wide-angle recording. This
camcorder allows you to record using 52x optical power zoom, 65x
Intelli-zoom and 130x digital zoom.
To zoom in (T)
Slide the [Zoom] lever towards [T] (telephoto).
(Or press the [Control (Up)] button on the LCD screen.)
• The distant subject is gradually magnified.
To zoom out (W)
Slide the [Zoom] lever towards [W] (wide-angle).
(Or press the [Control (Down)] button on the LCD screen.)
• The subject gets smaller and further away.
• The smallest zoom ratio is the subject’s original size in the zoom-
out.
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W: Wide-angle T: Telephoto
• Zoom magnification over 65x is done through digital image
processing, and is therefore called digital zoom. Digital zooming is
possible up to 130x. ¬page 62
• To maintain sharp focus, the minimum possible distance between
the camcorder and subject is about 1cm (about 0.39 inch) for wide-
angle and 1m (about 39.4 inches) for telephoto.
• Optical zoom preserves image quality, but the image quality may
suffer when you use digital zoom.
• Fast zooming or zooming in a subject that is a good distance away
may cause the camcorder to focus slowly. If this occurs, use Focus:
Manual. ¬page 58
• We recommend you use Anti-Shake(HDIS) for handheld recording
when the subject is zoomed in and enlarged.
• Frequent use of the zoom function consumes more power.
• If you zoom when recording, the camcorder may record the sound
of the [Zoom] lever or [Zoom] button operating.
• When you use the zoom function, you can decrease its speed by
slowly moving the [Zoom (T/W)] lever. Moving the lever quickly
increases the zoom speed. However, you cannot use the [Zoom
(T/W)] button on the display to adjust the zoom speed.
• When Video Resolution is set to 1280x720/30p, the Intelli Zoom
function does not operate.
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USING THE BACK LIGHT BUTTON
When a subject is lit from behind, this function compensates for
lighting so that the subject is not too dark.
Back lighting influences recording when the subject is
darker than the background:
• The subject is in front of a window.
• The subject is against a snowy background.
• The subject is outdoors and the background is overcast.
• The light sources are too bright.
• The person to be recorded is wearing white or shiny clothes and
is placed against a bright background.
• The person’s face is too dark to distinguish his/her features.

Press the [Back light ( )] button to toggle the back light mode
between On and Off. <Backlight off> <Backlight on>

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CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE
• You can switch to the playback mode by pressing the [MODE] button.
• The recorded videos or photos appears in thumbnail view and the most recently created file is highlighted in the thumbnail view.
• The camcorder selects the thumbnail display options based on the standby mode you used the last time. However, you can choose the
video or photo thumbnail view display options by using the [Zoom] lever.

Understanding how to change the operation modes

You can easily change the playback mode by using the buttons as shown in the following figures:

<Going to the standby mode

after recording a video> <Video playback mode>
STBY [220Min] Normal
9999 0:00:55 1/10

Photo Move Play

<Going to the standby mode

after taking a photo> <Photo playback mode>
STBY [220Min] Normal
9999 1/10

Movie Move Play

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PLAYING BACK VIDEOS 2 Use the [Control (Up/Down/Left/ 0:00:00/0:00:55

Right)] button to select the desired

You can preview recorded videos in a thumbnail view, find your videos, and then press the [Control
desired video quickly, and play back directly. (OK)] button.
• The camcorder plays back the
Thumbnail View 100-0001
• Insert a memory card. ¬page 30 video you selected and the
• Open the LCD screen and press the [Power ( )] button to turn shortcut menu for playback
on the camcorder. appears for a short time.
• This function works only in the video playback ( ) mode. • The selected videos play back according to the PlayOption
¬page 26
setting. ¬page 68
• If you play back a video tagged as My Clip, the My Clip
( ) icon on the LCD screen appears. The color of the My
Clip icon is changed to yellow at the scenes tagged as My
Clip (for 8 seconds).

3 To stop playback and return to the thumbnail view, use the

[Zoom] lever.

Do not power off the camcorder or eject the memory card during video
playback. Doing so may damage the recorded data.

1 Select the video thumbnail view.
• You can easily switch between
video and photo thumbnail view
using the [Zoom] lever.
• The playback time of the
selected file and the thumbnail
showing the video playback will
appear on the screen.
• The loading time of a video may vary depending on the video file's size
and video resolution.
Normal • Video files may not play back on the camcorder in the following cases:
0:00:55 1/10 - A video recorded on another device.
- A video whose file format is not supported by the camcorder.
• The internal speaker automatically turns off when the Audio/Video cable
is connected to the camcorder. (When the camcorder is connected to an
external device, adjust the volume using the connected external device.)
Photo Move My Clip Play • You can play back recorded video files on a TV or a PC. ¬pages 80, 85
• For various functions available during playback, see page 44.

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Various playback operations Skip playback

• During playback, press the [Control (Right)] button to locate the
start point of the next file. Pressing the [Control (Right)] button
repeatedly skips files in the forward direction.
[Control (Up/Down/Left/ • During playback, press the [Control (Left)] button to locate the
Right/OK)] button start point of the current file. Pressing the [Control (Left)] button
repeatedly skips files in the reverse direction.
• Press the [Control (Left)] button within 3 seconds from the start
point of the current file to skip back to the previous file.

To adjust the volume during video playback

Press the [Control (Up/Down)] button 0:00:00/0:00:55
Playback/Pause/Stop to increase or decrease the volume.
• You can hear the recorded sound
1 Playback and pause alternate 0:00:00/0:00:55 from the internal speaker.
when you press the [Control (OK)] • The level can be set anywhere
button during playback. between 0 and 10. Thumbnail View 100-0001

2 Use the [Zoom] lever to stop 0:00:00/0:00:55

playback and return to the Thumbnail View 100-0001
thumbnail view.

Search playback
100-0001
1 During playback, press and hold 0:00:00/0:00:55
the [Control (Left/Right)] button
for reverse search/forward search. • If you close the LCD screen during playback, you may not hear the
sound from the speaker.
2 Pressing the [Control (Left/Right)] • You can hear the recorded sound only when the playback is at
button to repeatedly increases the normal speed.
search speed for each direction. 100-0001 • When playing back the My Clip tags, the search playback function
does not operate.
• RPS (Reverse Playback Search) rate: x2 ˆ x4 ˆ x8 ˆ x16
• FPS (Forward Playback Search) rate: x2 ˆ x4 ˆ x8 ˆ x16
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3 To resume normal playback, press the [Control (OK)] button.
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PLAYING BACK MY CLIP USING THE SMART BGM FUNCTION

You can extract and play back the scenes tagged as ‘My Clip’ from You can enjoy music during video playback. If the original sound in
a video. the video is big, the background music will be decreased naturally.
On the other hand, if the original sound in the video is small, the
background music will be increased naturally.

This function works only in the video playback ( ) mode.

¬page 26

1 Select the video thumbnail view. Normal

0:00:55 5/10

2 Use the [Control (Up/Down/Left/

Right)] button to select the video
tagged as My Clip ( ), and then
press the [PHOTO] button. Photo Move My Clip Play

• The camcorder plays back the Select the desired video to play back and then press the [SMART
0:00:00/0:00:55
tagged scenes sequentially. BGM] button.
• To cancel, press the [SMART BGM] button again.
3 To stop playback and return to the
thumbnail view, use the [Zoom]
lever. You can change the background music in the Smart BGM Option.
Thumbnail View 100-0005
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TAGGING AND CAPTURING GREAT 3 Aim the camcorder at the scene

you want and then press the
MOMENTS WHILE PLAYING BACK VIDEO [PHOTO] button.
You can tag good scenes during playback to enjoy the only scenes • The camcorder tags the scenes
tagged as ‘My Clip’ ( ) and you can capture photos. as My Clip ( ) and captures
photos at the same time.
4 To stop playback and return to the thumbnail view, use the
[Zoom] lever.

• During a video playback, the camcorder can tag up to 20 as ‘My

Clip’ from a video and capture photos until the available remaining
capacity of the storage media.
• Photos are captured in the same resolution of the video recording.
• If you press the [PHOTO] button while extracting and playing back
the scenes tagged as My Clip, the camcorder switches to STBY
mode.

1 Select the video thumbnail view.

2 Use the [Control (Up/Down/Left/ 0:00:00/0:00:55
Right)] button to select the desired
videos, and then press the [Control
(OK)] button.
• The camcorder plays back the
video you selected and the Thumbnail View 100-0001
shortcut menu for playback
appears for a short time.

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VIEWING PHOTOS 2 Use the [Control (Up/Down/ 1/10

Left/Right)] button to select the

You can view recorded photos by using various playback functions. desired photos, and then press the
[Control (OK)] button.
• Insert a memory card. ¬page 30 • The camcorder displays the
• Open the LCD screen and press the [Power ( )] button to turn photo you selected in full screen Thumbnail View 100-0001

on the camcorder. view and the shortcut menu for

• This function works only in the photo playback ( ) mode. playback appears for a short time.
¬page 26 • To view the previous/next photo, press the [Control (Left/
Right)] button.

3 To return to the thumbnail view, use the [Zoom] lever.

Do not power off the camcorder or eject the memory card during photo
playback. Doing so may damage the recorded data.

• Loading time may vary depending on the size and quality of the
selected photo file.
• Your camcorder may not play back the following photo files normally;
- The photo has been recorded on another device.
- The photo is in a file format not supported by this camcorder (a
format that does not conform to DCF standards).

1 Select the photo thumbnail view. Normal

• You can easily switch between 1/10

video and photo thumbnail view

using the [Zoom] lever.

Movie Move Play

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ZOOMING DURING PHOTO PLAYBACK 3 Press the [Control (Up/Down/ x1.5 1/10

Left/Right)] button to view the area

You can magnify a playback image by using the zoom function. you want on the magnified photo.

4 To cancel, use the [Zoom] lever.

Exit 100-0001

• Photos recorded on other devices or those edited on a PC cannot

be magnified.
• While you are using the playback zoom, you cannot select other
images.

1 Select the photo you want to 1/10

magnify. ¬page 47

2 Adjust the magnification with the

[Control (OK)] button.
Thumbnail View
• The screen is framed and the 100-0001

image is magnified starting from

the center of the image.
• You can zoom in from x1.3 to x2.0.

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Using the menu items
HANDLING MENUS
The instructions below are examples of how to access and use
menu items using the [MENU] button. When you access and use
other menu items, use these examples as guides.
3 Press the [Control (Up/Down)] button to select the desired
submenu item, and then press the [Control (OK)] button.
4 When you finish making settings, press the [MENU] button to
exit.

Press the [MODE] button to select the recording ( ) mode. • While you are using certain menu items, some other menu items
¬page 26 cannot be used at the same time or may be grayed out. For more
information, see ‘Troubleshooting’ on page 100.
• For easy understanding, the menu setting procedures in the example
above are explained using the simplest methods. Menu setting
methods can differ depending on the menu options you choose.
• You can also access the shortcut menu using the [Control (OK)]
button. ¬page 27

1 Press the [MENU] button. STBY [220Min]

• The menu screen appears.

Video Resolution

2
1280X720/30p
Press the [Control (Left/Right)] 720X480/60p(16:9)

button to select Video Resolution. 720X480/60p(4:3)

• The Video Resolution function is Exit

used here as an example.

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MENU ITEMS
• The items available in each menu vary depending on the operation mode.
• For item operation details, see the page number listed under Page in the table.

Recording menu items Playback menu items

M : Accessible
 : Not accessible

Items Default value Page Video Photo

playback playback
iSCENE Auto 52 Items Default value Page
mode mode
( ) ( )
Video Resolution 1280X720/30p 53
Thumbnail View
Photo Resolution 1696x954 (16:9) 54 Option
M M Normal 67
White Balance Auto 54 (Thumbnail view
only)
Face Detection Off 56
PlayOption M  Play All 68
EV - 57
Smart BGM Option
C.Nite - 58 M  The Flea Waltz 68
(Single view only)
Focus Auto 58
Delete M M - 70
Anti-Shake(HDIS) Off 60
Delete My Clip M  - 71
Digital Special Effect Off 61
Zoom Type Optical Zoom 62 Protect M M - 72
Cont. Shot Off 63
Slide Show  M - 73
Time Lapse REC Off 64
File Info M M - 73
Guideline Off 66
Settings - 74 Settings M M - 74

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M : Accessible
Setting menu items  : Not accessible

Recording Playback mode (Thumbnail view) Playback mode (Single view)

Items ( ) Default values Page
mode Video Photo Video Photo

Storage Info M M M M M - 74
File No. M M M M M Series 74
Date/Time Set M M M M M - 75
Date/Time Display M M M M M Off 75
LCD Brightness M M M M M Normal 76

Auto LCD Off M M M M M On 76

Beep Sound M M M M M On 77
Shutter Sound M M M M M On 77

Auto Power Off M M M M M 5 Min 78

PC Software M M M M M On 78
Format M M M M M - 79
Default Set M M M   - 79
Language M M M M M English 79

• Menu options and default values may be changed without prior notice.
• There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously in the menu. These items are grayed out. You cannot select the gray menu items.
• In general, functions in both the thumbnail display and full image display employ the same methods, while their detailed options may be different.
• Items marked with are available only when the camcorder is powered by the battery.

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iSCENE
Submenu Items
This camcorder automatically can set the shutter speed and
aperture according to the subject and brightness for optimum Items Use
On-screen
recording. display
Use this setting for regular recording
conditions. The camcorder automatically
Auto -
Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [MODE] adjusts the aperture value and shutter
button. ¬page 26 speed for optimum recording.
For recording rapidly moving subjects.
Sports
Example: When recording sports.
1 Press the [MENU] button p STBY [220Min]
For recording a portrait image. Use this
[Control (Left/Right)] button p Portrait
setting to capture natural skin tones.
iSCENE
iSCENE. Auto For recording subjects under strong light.
Sports Spotlight For example, under stage spotlights in
2 Select the desired submenu item Portrait theaters.
with the [Control (Up/Down)] Exit
Beach & Snow
Use where sunlight or the reflection of light
button, and then press the is intense. Example: a beach or snow field.
[Control (OK)] button. For recording objects close-up in high
Food
color saturation.
3 Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu. Waterfall For recording a waterfall or fountain.

You can also set iSCENE with the shortcut menu. ¬page 27

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• 60p indicates the camcorder will record in progressive scan mode at

Video Resolution
You can select the resolution of a video to be recorded.
Select the recording (
button. ¬page 26
1 Press the [MENU] button p
[Control (Left/Right)] button p
Video Resolution.
60 frames per second.
• 30p indicates the camcorder will record in progressive scan mode at
30 frames per second.
• Recorded files are encoded using Variable Bit Rate (VBR). VBR is an
) mode by pressing the [MODE] encoding system that automatically adjusts the bit rate according to
the image being recorded.
• High resolution images occupy more memory space than low
resolution images. If you select the higher resolution, there is less
STBY [220Min] space to record videos in the memory.
Video Resolution
• The recording times depend on the resolution of a video to be
1280X720/30p
recorded. ¬page 33
720X480/60p(16:9)

2 Select the desired submenu item 720X480/60p(4:3)

with the [Control (Up/Down)] Exit

button, and then press the

[Control (OK)] button.

3 Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.

Submenu Items
On-screen
Items Use
display
1280x720/30p Records in 1280x720 (30p) resolution.

720x480/60p Records in 720x480 (60p) resolution

(16:9) with 16:9 aspect ratio.

Records in 720x480 (60p) resolution

720x480/60p(4:3)
with 4:3 aspect ratio.

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Photo Resolution White Balance

You can select the quality of photo images to be recorded. Using the White Balance function, you can select a setting that
matches the light illuminating the subject you are shooting (Daylight,
Fluorescent, etc.) or let the camcorder make all adjustments
Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [MODE] automatically. Based on your selection, the camcorder automatically
button. ¬page 26
adjusts the color of the subject so the colors in your recording look
natural.
1 Press the [MENU] button p STBY [220Min]

[Control (Left/Right)] button p

Photo Resolution Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [MODE]
Photo Resolution. 1696X954(16:9) button. ¬page 26
2 Select the desired submenu item
1280X720(16:9)

with the [Control (Up/Down)] Exit 1 Press the [MENU] button p STBY [220Min]

button, and then press the [Control (Left/Right)] button p White Balance
[Control (OK)] button. White Balance. Auto

3 Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu. Daylight

2 Select the desired submenu item Cloudy

with the [Control (Up/Down)] Exit

Submenu Items button, and then press the

On-screen [Control (OK)] button.
Items Use
display
1696x954(16:9) Record in 1696x954 resolution. 3 Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.
1280x720(16:9) Record in 1280x720 resolution.
1600x1200(4:3) Record in 1600x1200 resolution.
Understanding White Balance
800x600(4:3) Record in 800x600 resolution.
The White Balance (WB) process removes unrealistic color casts
so that white objects are rendered white in your image and all other
• Other devices may not display photos recorded by your camcorder if those colors look natural. Proper white balance has to take into account
devices do not support high resolution.
• For photo development, the higher the resolution, the finer the image quality. the ‘color temperature’ of a light source, which refers to the relative
• The number of recordable images differs according to the photo resolution you warmth or coolness of white light.
select. ¬page 33
• High resolution images occupy more memory space than low resolution images.
If you select a higher resolution for your photos, you will have less space to store
photos in the memory.
• Resolutions marked with are the resolutions of photos to be recorded when you
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To set the white balance manually

Submenu items

On-screen 1 Select Custom WB. STBY [220Min]

Items Use 9999
display • The indicator ( ) and message Set White Balance

To let the camcorder adjust the white Set White Balance appear.
Auto balance automatically according to -
the lighting conditions. 2 Frame a white object such as a
piece of paper so as to fill the Exit OK

For recording in clear, outdoor screen. Use an object that is not

Daylight
lighting. transparent. White thick paper
For recording in the shade or cloudy • If the object filling the screen is
Cloudy not focused, correct the focus
weather.
using Focus: Manual.
Fluorescent
For recording under white fluorescent ¬page 58
lights.
3 Press the [Control (OK)] button.
For recording under halogen lamps
Tungsten • The camcorder applies the
and incandescent lights.
stored white balance the next time you record.
Lets you manually adjust the white
Custom WB balance to match the light source or 4 Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.
situation.

• A subject can be recorded under various types of lighting conditions

indoors (natural, fluorescent, candlelight, etc.). Because the color
temperature is different depending on the light source, the subject's
tint will differ, affecting the subject's white balance. Use this function
to correct the white balance and provide a more natural result.
• When you set white balance manually, the object you frame must
be white. Otherwise your camcorder may not detect an appropriate
setting value.
• The adjusted setting remains until you set the white balance again.
• During normal outdoor recording, setting to Auto may provide better
results.
• Cancel the digital zoom function for clear and precise setting.
• Reset the white balance if light conditions change.
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Face Detection
Examples of the Face detection mode
Face Detection detects and recognizes face-like shapes and adjusts When you set Face detection to On, the face detection frame
focus, color, and exposure automatically. Also, it adjusts recording appears around faces as shown in the figure below.
conditions so that they are optimized for the face detected. The camcorder can detect up to three faces.
STBY [220Min]
9999
Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [MODE]
button. ¬page 26

1 Press the [MENU] button p STBY [220Min]

[Control (Left/Right)] button p

Face Detection
Face Detection. Off
On

2 Select the desired submenu item • The Face Detection indicator ( ) and Face Detection frame ( )
with the [Control (Up/Down)] Exit are not recorded.
button, and then press the • Face Detection may not operate depending on the recording
[Control (OK)] button. conditions. For example, the Face Detection frame may appear on a
'face-like' shape, even when the subject is not a person's face. If this
occurs, turn off the Face Detection function.
3 To exit the menu, press the [MENU] button.
• The Face Detection frame will not work on the side of a person's
face or if the illumination is too low. You must be facing subjects
‘head-on’ and have enough illumination.
Submenu Items • You can also set the face detection with the shortcut menu.
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On-screen
Items Use
display
Off To disable the function. -
To detect faces automatically and set the optimal
On
recording values.

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EV (Exposure Value)
Understanding EV (Exposure Value)
The camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. Exposure value is the total amount of light allowed to fall on the
You can also manually adjust the exposure to your preference. photographic media (Image sensor) during the process of taking
photos or videos. The higher the number, the greater the exposure.
For example, + 0.3 lets in more light than -0.3.
Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [MODE]
button. ¬page 26

1 Press the [MENU] button p STBY [220Min]

[Control (Left/Right)] button p EV

EV. Adjust

2 Press the [Control (OK)] button. Darker (-) Brighter (+)

Exit
0.0

3 Press the [Control (Left/Right)]

STBY [220Min]
button to adjust the exposure while 9999
viewing the image on the LCD
screen. You can also set EV with the shortcut menu. ¬page 27
• EV values ( ): -2.0, -1.6, -1.3, EV
0.0
-1.0, -0.6, -0.3, 0, +0.3, +0.6,
+1.0, +1.3, +1.6, +2.0

4 Confirm your selection by pressing the [Control (OK)] button.

• The camcorder will apply the exposure value setting and the
indicator ( ) and setting value appear.
• To cancel the adjusted exposure value manually, select 0 in
Step 3.

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C.Nite Focus
You can adjust the shutter speed when recording a slow moving When you turn the camcorder on, focus is always set to automatic.
object or a brighter image in dark places without compromising You can also set the focus manually.
colors.
Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [MODE]
Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [MODE] button. ¬page 26
button. ¬page 26

1 Press the [MENU] button p STBY [220Min]

1 Press the [MENU] button p STBY [220Min] [Control (Left/Right)] button p
[Control (Left/Right)] button p Focus. Focus
C.Nite Auto
C.Nite.
2
Off Manual
On Select the desired submenu item
2 Select the desired submenu item with the [Control (Up/Down)] Exit
with the [Control (Up/Down)] Exit button, and then press the
button, and then press the [Control (OK)] button.
[Control (OK)] button.
3 Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.
3 Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.

Submenu Items Submenu Items

On-screen On-screen
Items Use Items Use
display display
Off To disable the function. - In most situations, it is better to use the automatic
To record a brighter image by extending the Auto focus feature, as it enables you to concentrate on -
On the creative side of your recording.
low shutter speed range to 1/60 or 1/30.
To focus manually. Manual focusing may be
Manual necessary under certain conditions that make
• When you use C.Nite, the image takes on a slow motion like effect. automatic focusing difficult or unreliable.
In addition, the focus adjusts slowly and white dots may appear on
the screen. This is not a defect.
• When Video Resolution is set to 1280x720/30p, the C.Nite function
does not operate.
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Adjusting the focus manually Examples of the Manual focus mode

This camcorder automatically focuses subjects from close-up to • When the subject is dark.
infinity. However, the correct focus may not be obtained depending • When the background is too bright.
on the recording conditions. In this case, use the manual focus • When you view the subject through a window that is stained or
mode. wet.
• When the subject has dense horizontal or sloping stripes.
1 Press the [Control (Up/Down)] STBY [220Min]
• When the subject is distant and behind a nearby wire fence.
• Walls, atmosphere and other low-contrast subject.
button to select Manual. 9999
• When the subject is emitting or reflecting strong light.
• The manual focus adjustment • When you are focusing on a subject near the boundary of the
indicator appears. frame.
Manual

2 Press the [Control (Left/Right)]

button to select the desired • You can also adjust the focus with the shortcut menu. ¬page 27
indicator to adjust focus, and then press the [Control (OK)] • Manual focusing focuses on a point in the framed scene while auto
button. focusing focuses on the center area automatically.
• The manual focus setting will be applied and the ( ) • The Auto Focus (AF) setting is useful when you operate the zoom
function because you might not be able to keep accurate focus after
indicator appears. the zoom ratio has been changed.
• When Zoom Type is set to Digital Zoom, manual focusing will not
Focusing on a nearer or farther subject focus with accuracy. Before focusing manually, check if the Digital
Zoom is turned off. ¬page 62
To focus on a nearer subject, press the [Control (Left)] button.
To focus on a further subject, press the [Control (Right)] button.
• The nearer or further icon ( / ) appears between the
indicators when focus adjustment reaches the end.
• The adjusted value is applied right after you press the [Control
(Left/Right)] button to adjust the focus.

<Nearer subject> <Further subject>

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Anti-Shake(HDIS)
Use the Anti-Shake(HDIS) function to compensate for unstable
images caused by shaking movements while holding the camcorder.
Use the Anti-Shake function in the following cases
• When recording while using the zoom extensively.
• When recording a close up picture of a small object.
• When recording while walking, or in a moving car.

Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [MODE]

button. ¬page 26

1 Press the [MENU] button p STBY [220Min]

[Control (Left/Right)] button p

Anti-Shake(HDIS)
Anti-Shake(HDIS).
Off
On
2 Select the desired submenu item
• The camcorder automatically activates the Anti-Shake(HDIS)
with the [Control (Up/Down)] Exit
function in the Smart Auto mode.
button, and then press the
• Gross camcorder shake may not be entirely corrected even if Anti-
[Control (OK)] button. Shake(HDIS) is On. Firmly hold the camcorder with both hands.
• When this function is On, the actual movement of the subject and
3 Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu. the movement displayed on the screen may be slightly different.
• When recording in dark lighting at high magnification while
this function is On, after-images may stand out. In this case,
Submenu Items we recommend using a tripod (not supplied) and turning Anti-
Shake(HDIS) to Off.
On-screen
Items Use
display
Off To disable the function. -
To enable the Anti-Shake(HDIS) function to
On
compensate for shaking movements.

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Digital Special Effect

Examples of 7 digital effect options
Using the digital special effect function gives your recording a
creative look. Off
Disables the function.
Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [MODE]
button. ¬page 26 Blk&Wht ( )
This mode changes the image into black and
1 Press the [MENU] button p STBY [220Min]
white.
[Control (Left/Right)] button p Sepia ( )
Digital Special Effect
Digital Special Effect. Off
This mode gives images a reddish brown
Blk&Wht pigment.
2 Select the desired submenu item Sepia
Negative ( )
with the [Control (Up/Down)] Exit
This mode reverses the colors and the brightness
button, and then press the
and creates a negative look.
[Control (OK)] button.
Dazzle ( )
3 Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu. This mode creates a brighter image by increasing
color saturation.
Noir ( )
This mode creates a stronger image by
increasing contrast.
Western ( )
This mode creates a faded and old film vintage
look.

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Zoom Type
Digital zoom range
The camcorder offers three types of zoom: optical, intelligent, and
digital zoom. STBY [220Min]
9999

Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [MODE]

button. ¬page 26

1 Press the [MENU] button p STBY [220Min]

[Control (Left/Right)] button p The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. The zooming
Zoom Type zone appears when you move the [Zoom] lever or [Zoom] button.
Zoom Type. Optical Zoom
Intelli Zoom

2 Select the desired submenu item Digital Zoom

with the [Control (Up/Down)]
button, and then press the
[Control (OK)] button.
3 Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.
• With the digital zoom, the image is digitally processed more than the
Exit
intelli or optical zoom modes. As a result, the image resolution may
deteriorate. The image quality may deteriorate depending on how
much you zoom in on the subject.
• The zoom range will change depending on the aspect ratio of the
video.

Submenu Items

Items Use

Optical Zoom To use optical zoom, up to 52X.

• The camcorder zooms the full width of the

image sensor to obtain a larger zoom range
Intelli Zoom
without any deterioration in image quality.
• Intelli-zoom is available up to 65X.
• When this option is selected, the camcorder will
automatically switch to the digital zoom if you
Digital Zoom zoom in beyond the optical or intelligent zoom
range.
• Digital zoom is available up to 130X.
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Cont. Shot Submenu Items

The Continuous Shot function allows you to capture photos in
rapid succession to give you more photo-taking opportunities when On-screen
Items Use
recording moving subjects. display
Off To record only one photo image. -
While you are pressing the [PHOTO] button,
Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [MODE] On the camcorder can take up to 30 photos
button. ¬page 26 continuously.

1 Press the [MENU] button p STBY [220Min] • The number of recordable photos depends on the photo’s resolution
[Control (Left/Right)] button p and the memory space.
Cont. Shot
Cont. Shot. • If an error occurs (Card full, etc.) during continuous shot, the
Off
recording stops and an error message appears.
On
2 Select the desired submenu item
with the [Control (Up/Down)] Exit

button, and then press the

[Control (OK)] button.

3 Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.

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Time Lapse REC
Using the Time Lapse feature, you can program your camcorder to
create a time lapse video by recording a series of frames over a set
period of time with a set time interval between each frame. The Time
Lapse feature lets you create time lapse videos of blooming flowers
and similar subjects.
• Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [MODE]
button. ¬page 26
• To record in the Time Lapse REC mode, you must set the
recording interval between frames (Interval) using the menu.
4 Move to the next setting (Hr) by pressing the [Control (Left/
Right)] button, and then set the desired total recording time in
the same way.
5 Press the [Control (OK)] button to finish the setting, and then
press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.
6 After setting the Time Lapse REC mode, press the [Recording
start/stop] button.
• The Time Lapse REC starts.
• Depending on the selected total recording time and recording
interval, image frames are captured by each scene.

1 Press the [MENU] button p STBY [220Min]

Submenu items
[Control (Left/Right)] button p
Time Lapse REC
Time Lapse REC. Off On-screen
Items Use
On : 1 Sec display
2 Press the [Control (Up/Down)] 24 Hr
Off To disable the function. -
button to select On, then press the Exit
[Control (OK)] button. • Interval (Sec): To set the time interval between
image captures.
• The recording interval and total STBY [220Min]
1 p 3 p 5 p 10 p 15 p 30 (Seconds)
recording time items appear. Time Lapse REC
On
• REC Limit (Hr): To set the total time of
recording.
3
Off 1 Sec / 24 Hr
Set the desired recording interval On 1 Sec 24 p 48 p 72 p ∞ (Hours)
= 48 Min
(Sec) with [Control (Up/Down)] 24 Hr

button. Exit Move OK

During Time Lapse recording, the C.Nite function does not work.

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Example of Time Lapse Recording

The Time Lapse Recording function records image frames at

Total time for recording a predefined interval over the total recording time to produce a
Recording interval time-lapse video.
Timeline For example, the Time Lapse Recording is useful for filming in
the following situations:
- Blooming flowers
- A bird building a nest
- Clouds rolling by in the sky

Time for recording on the

storage media (a video of the
Time Lapse Recording)

0:00:00/0:00:55 0:00:10/0:00:55 0:00:20/0:00:55 0:00:30/0:00:55

100-0001 100-0001 100-0001 100-0001

• Time Lapse Recording mode is released once recording has been finished. To start another Time Lapse Recording, repeat steps 1 to 6 on the previous page.
• According to the video resolution, 60 or 30 captured images compose a video of 1 second length. Since the minimum length of a video that your camcorder can save
is one second, the interval defines the total minimum recording time for the Time Lapse Recording. For example, if you set the interval to 30 Sec, you need to set the
recording time for the Time Lapse Recording to at least 30 or 15 minutes to record a minimum video length of 1 second (60 or 30 images).
• Press the [Recording start/stop] button if you want to stop the Time Lapse Recording.
• Audio is not recorded during time lapse recording.
• The maximum continuous recording time is under 20 minutes. The maximum video file size is 1.8GB. When a video recording time is more than 20 minutes or a video
file exceeds 1.8GB, a new video file is created automatically.
• If the battery charge is exhausted during time lapse recording, the camcorder saves recording up to that point and switches to standby mode. After a while, it displays a
warning message, then turns off automatically.
• If the storage media becomes full during time lapse recording, the camcorder switches to the standby mode after saving the recording up to the maximum memory
available.
• We recommend using the power adaptor for a Time Lapse Recording instead of the battery.
• When a time lapse recording starts, the message of Time Lapse Recording will blink even if you switch the information display mode to the minimum display mode. 65
This is normal operation. Do not remove the power source or memory card from the camcorder.
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Guideline Submenu Items

This camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines to help you to set a
balanced image composition on the screen. On-screen
Items Use
display
Off To cancel the guideline function. -
Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [MODE] Cross Use when focusing a subject in the center.
button. ¬page 26
Use when recording a subject in a
Grid horizontal or vertical composition or
1 Press the [MENU] button p STBY [220Min] shooting with the tele macro function.
[Control (Left/Right)] button p Positioning subjects within the Safety
Guideline.
Guideline Safety Zone Zone rectangle ensures they will be
Off recorded.
Cross

2 Select the desired submenu item Grid

with the [Control (Up/Down)] Exit • Positioning a subject at the cross point of a guideline provides a
button, and then press the balanced composition.
[Control (OK)] button. • Guidelines are not recorded.

3 Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.

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Thumbnail View Option
Normal Date
The Thumbnail View Option lets you sort thumbnails of the recorded
Normal Date
videos or photos by different display options. 0:00:55 1/10 JAN/01/2012 1/10

• Press the [MODE] button to select the playback ( ) mode.

¬page 26 0:10:31
• Select the video or photo thumbnail view. ¬page 42 Photo Move Play Photo Date Play

1 Press the [MENU] button p Normal

[Control (Left/Right)] button p This function is available in the thumbnail view only.
Thumbnail View Option
Thumbnail View Option. Normal
Date

2 Select the desired submenu item

with the [Control (Up/Down)] Exit

button, and then press the

[Control (OK)] button.

Submenu Items

Items Use
To display the thumbnails of files in the order in which
Normal
the files were recorded.
To sort the thumbnails of recorded files by the date
Date
when the files were recorded.

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PlayOption Smart BGM Option

You can set a specific playback style according to your preference.
• Press the [MODE] button to select the playback ( ) mode.
¬page 26
• Select the video thumbnail view. ¬page 42
You can play back a video with background music by selecting the
desired background.
• Press the [MODE] button to select the playback ( ) mode.
¬page 26
• This function is available in the video single view only.

1 Press the [MENU] button p Normal

1 Press [MENU] button p [Control 0:00:01/ 0:00:06
[Control (Left/Right)] button p (Left/Right)] button p
PlayOption
PlayOption. Play All Smart BGM Option. Smart BGM Option
The Flea Waltz

2
Play One
2 Select the desired submenu item Repeat All A
Select the desired submenu item Canon in D
Cello Suite No.1
with the [Control (Up/Down)] Exit with the [Control (Up/Down)]
Exit
button, and then press the button, and then press the
[Control (OK)] button. [Control (OK)] button.
3 Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.
3 Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu. • To play back the selected background music with a video,
press the [SMART BGM] button when the video plays back.
To stop the background music, press the [SMART BGM]
Submenu Items button again.

Submenu Items
On-screen
Items Use
display
To play back from the selected video to the Items Use
Play All
last video. The Flea Waltz To play back The Flea Waltz.
Play One To play back the selected video only once. Canon in D To play back Canon in D.
Repeat All To play back all videos repeatedly. A Cello Suite No.1 To play back Cello Suite No.1.
Nocturne To play back Nocturne.
Repeat One To play back the selected video repeatedly. To play back from The Flea Waltz to Nocturne
Random
randomly.

When you change a background music by pressing the [MENU] button

while the video is playing back, the video will be paused. Press the [Control
68 (OK)] button to play back the paused video again with the changed
background music.
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Using external songs as background music (Smart BGM II) 6 The song saved into the memory 0:00:01/ 0:00:06
card appears on the Smart BGM
You can enjoy external songs by saving them into a memory card, Option menu in video playback Smart BGM Option
as well as the sounds in Smart BGM Option of the camcorder. mode. ¬ page 68 Nocturne
NewBGM1
Random
• Insert a memory card. Exit
• Prepare external songs for background music.

To set external songs as background music To delete the external songs in the memory card
You should convert your songs to a compatible format using the
You can delete the external songs from
Intelli-studio program built in your camcorder to be recognized by
Manage BGM in the Smart BGM screen
the camcorder.
or from the BGM folder in the memory
1 Connect the camcorder to a PC with the USB cable to run the card.
Intelli-studio program. ¬ page 85

2 Click Tool on the Intelli-studio

screen  Sending song for
Smart BGM.
• The camcorder can recognize the external songs converted by the
Intelli-studio program only.
3 Click Browse on the Smart BGM • The file formats of external songs to be converted by the Intelli-studio
screen to select the desired song. program are mp3 and m4a formats.
• External songs are saved into the BGM folder in the memory card.
4 Change the song’s name to be • If you transfer the converted m4a files into the BGM folder in the
recognized by the camcorder, and memory card, you can use them as Smart BGM.
then click Send  Yes.
• The song is converted to the
m4a file and transferred into the
memory card in the camcorder.

5 When the transferring finishes, click

OK.
• You can save up to 5 converted
songs into the memory card in the 69
camcorder.
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Delete 4 If you selected All Files, the message corresponding to the

selected option will appear. Use the [Control (Left/Right)]
You can erase your recordings one by one or all at once. button to select Yes, and then press the [Control (OK)] button.

• Press the [MODE] button to select the playback ( ) mode. Submenu Items
¬page 26
• Select the video or photo thumbnail view. ¬page 42
Items Use

1 Press the [MENU] button p Normal

Select Files To delete the selected videos or photos.
[Control (Left/Right)] button p Delete To delete all videos or photos, except for the
Delete. All Files
Select Files protected files.
All Files

2 Select an option by pressing the

[Control (Up/Down)] button, and Exit • Deleted images cannot be recovered.
then press the [Control (OK)] button. • Do not remove the power adaptor or memory card while deleting
files, otherwise the storage media may be damaged.

3 If you selected Select Files, image Delete

• You can also delete your recordings in the single view.
thumbnails will appear. 0:00:55 1/10
• To protect important images from accidental deletion, activate image
ⓐ Use the [Control (Up/Down/ protection. ¬page 72
Left/Right)] button to move to • Protected images cannot be deleted. To delete a protected image,
the photo or video you want to cancel the protect function first. ¬page 72
delete. Delete Move Cancel • If the write protection tab on a memory card is set to lock, you
ⓑ Press the [Control (OK)] button cannot delete.
• You can also format the storage media to delete all the images at
to mark images for deletion. The garbage can icon ( ) once. Be aware that all files and data including protected files will be
appears on the photo or video. erased. ¬page 79
ⓒ Repeat Steps ⓐ and ⓑ for each photo or video you want to • The Delete function does not operate if the battery charge is
delete. insufficient. We recommend you use the power adaptor to avoid
ⓓ Press the [MENU] button to delete the photos and videos power-loss while deleting.
you selected.
ⓔ The message corresponding to the selected option appears.
Use the [Control (Left/Right)] button to select Yes, and then
press the [Control (OK)] button.

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Delete My Clip 4 If you selected All Files, the message corresponding to the
selected option will appear. Use the [Control (Left/Right)]
You can delete the tag from a video tagged as ‘My Clip’. button to select Yes, and then press the [Control (OK)] button.

• Press the [MODE] button to select the playback ( ) mode. Submenu Items
¬page 26
• Select the video thumbnail view. ¬page 42
Items Use

1 Press the [MENU] button p Normal Select Files

To delete the My Clip tags from the selected
videos.
[Control (Left/Right)] button p Delete My Clip
Delete My Clip. Select Files All Files To delete the My Clip tags from all videos.
All Files

2 Select an option by pressing the

[Control (Up/Down)] button, and Exit Deleted My Clip tags cannot be recovered.
then press the [Control (OK)] button.
You can also delete the My Clip tags from the videos in the single view.
3 If you selected Select Files, image Delete My Clip

thumbnails will appear. 0:00:55 1/10

ⓐ Use the [Control (Up/Down/

Left/Right)] button to move to
the video tagged as My Clip
( ). Delete Move Cancel

ⓑ Press the [Control (OK)] button.

The garbage can icon ( ) appears on the video.
ⓒ Repeat Steps ⓐ and ⓑ for each video tagged as My Clip
( ).
ⓓ Press the [MENU] button to delete all tags from the videos
you selected.
ⓔ The message corresponding to the selected option appears.
Use the [Control (Left/Right)] button to select Yes, and then
press the [Control (OK)] button.

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Protect 4 If you selected All On, the message corresponding to the

selected option will appear. Use the [Control (Left/Right)]
You can protect important saved videos or photos from accidental button to select Yes, and then press the [Control (OK)] button.
deletion. You cannot delete protected images unless you release the
protection or format the memory. 5 If you selected All Off, the message corresponding to the
selected option will appear. Use the [Control (Left/Right)]
• Press the [MODE] button to select the playback ( ) mode. button to select Yes, and then press the [Control (OK)] button.
¬page 26
• Select the video or photo thumbnail view. ¬page 42
Submenu Items
1 Press the [MENU] button p Normal
Items Use
[Control (Left/Right)] button p
Protect
Protect. Select Files Select Files
To protect the selected videos or photos from
All On
deletion.
2 Select an option by pressing the All Off
All On To protect all videos or photos.
[Control (Up/Down)] button, and Exit

then press the [Control (OK)] All Off To cancel the protection for all videos or photos.
button.

3 If you selected Select Files, image Protect

0:00:55 1/10
• You can also protect you recordings in the single view.
thumbnails will appear. • If the write protection tab on a memory card is set to lock, you
ⓐ Use the [Control (Up/Down/ cannot set image protection. ¬page 31
Left/Right)] button to move to
the photo or video you want to
Protect Move Cancel
protect.
ⓑ Press the [Control (OK)] button
to mark images for protection. The key icon ( ) appears
on the photo or video.
ⓒ Repeat Steps ⓐ and ⓑ for each photo or video you want to
protect.
ⓓ Press the [MENU] button to protect the photos and videos
you selected.
ⓔ The message corresponding to the selected option appears.
72 Use the [Control (Left/Right)] button to select Yes, and then
press the [Control (OK)] button.
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Slide Show File Info

You can enjoy a slide show with various effects. You can see the image information for all images.

• Press the [MODE] button to select the playback ( ) mode. Press the [MODE] button to select the playback ( ) mode.
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• Select the photo thumbnail view. ¬page 42

1 Press the [MENU] button p Normal

1 Press the [MENU] button p Normal

[Control (Left/Right)] button p File Info
[Control (Left/Right)] button p File Info p [Control (OK)] button. Select Files
Slide Show
Slide Show. Start • The file selection screen
2 appears.
Interval : 1Sec
Select an option by pressing the Music : On
Exit
[Control (Up/Down)] button, and Exit 2 Select the desired video or photo
then press the [Control (OK)] File Info
1/10 by pressing the [Control (Up/
button.
Down/Left/Right)] button, and 100VIDEO HDV_0001.MP4
Date : JAN/01/2012
3 Press the [MENU] button to exit then press the [Control (OK)] Duration : 1:23:45

the menu. button. Size : 22.6 MB

Resolution : 1280X720/30p
• The following information for the
Exit OK
100-0001 selected file appears:
Submenu Items - Date
- Duration (Video only)
Items Use
- Size
- Resolution
To start a slide show from the current image.

Start
- The indicator ( ) appears.
- To stop the slide show, press the [Control (OK)] button 3 Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.
again.
- To return to the thumbnail view, move the [Zoom] lever.
Continuously plays back photos at the interval you select.
Interval
You can choose 1sec or 3sec.
You can turn the internal background music on or off. This
camcorder has 4 default background melodies stored in the
Music
boot-up flash memory. If the music is on when the slide show
starts, the 4 melodies will play back in shuffle mode.
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 Other settings
Storage Info File No.
Storage Info displays the storage information for the storage media. The camcorder assigns file numbers to recorded files in the order
they were recorded.
1 Press the [MENU] button p Storage Info

[Control (Left/Right)] button 1 Press the [MENU] button p STBY [220Min]

p Settings p [Control (Up/ Storage : Card
[Control (Left/Right)] button
Used : 190MB
Down)] button p Storage Info p Free : 14.6GB p Settings p [Control (Up/ Settings

[Control (OK)] button. Down)] button p File No. p

Storage Info
File No. :
• Press the [Control (Up/Down)] Exit Move Back
[Control (OK)] button. Date/Time Set
button to move the screen up Exit
or down and view additional 2 Select the desired submenu item
information. with the [Control (Up/Down)] STBY [220Min]

• You can check the used button, and then press the Settings
memory, available memory, and [Control (OK)] button. Storage Info Series
the available recordable time for File No. Reset
each recording resolution. 3 To exit the menu, press the Date/Time Set

Exit
[MENU] button.
2 Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu.

Submenu Items
• If there is no storage media inserted, it cannot be selected and will
be dimmed on the menu.
• The actual capacity may be less than the capacity displayed on the Items Use
LCD screen as the camcorder’s system files occupy a part of the
capacity. Assigns file numbers in sequence even if you have inserted a
Series different memory card, formatted the card, or deleted all files.
The file number is reset only when a new folder is created.
Reset Resets the file number to 0001.

When you set File No. to Series, each file is assigned a different number
to avoid duplicating file names. It is convenient when you want to manage
your files on a computer.
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 Other settings

Date/Time Set Date/Time Display

By setting the date and time, you can display the date and time of a You can set whether or not the date and/or time appear on the LCD
recording during playback. screen.

1 Press the [MENU] button p STBY [220Min] 1 Press the [MENU] button p STBY [220Min]

[Control (Left/Right)] button p [Control (Left/Right)] button p Settings

Settings p [Control (Up/Down)] Settings
Settings p [Control (Up/Down)] Date/Time Set
button p Date/Time Display p
Date/Time Set
button p Date/Time Set p Date/Time Display : 12
OFF
Date/Time Display : 12
OFF

[Control (OK)] button. LCD Brightness : [Control (OK)] button. LCD Brightness :

Exit
Exit
2 Select the date or time information, 2 Select the desired submenu and
STBY [220Min]
and change the setting values by Date/Time Set menu item with the [Control
pressing the [Control (Up/Down/ (Up/Down)] button, and then Settings
Left/Right)] button. Month Day Year Hr Min
press [Control (OK)] button. Date/Time Set Off 12
OFF

Date :
JAN 01 2012 12 00 AM Date/Time Display 12
OFF

3 Make sure the clock is correctly set, 3 Press the [MENU] button to exit LCD Brightness
Time

and then press the [Control (OK)] Cancel Move OK the menu. Exit

button. • The date/time appears on the

LCD screen according to the selected option.

The year can be set up to 2037. Submenu Items

Items Use On-screen display

Not to display the current date/
Off -
time.
Date To display the current date. JAN/01/2012
Time To display the current time. 12:00AM
To display the current date and JAN/01/2012
Date & Time
time. 12:00AM

When the internal battery is depleted, the date/time will read JAN/01/2012
12:00AM.
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LCD Brightness Auto LCD Off

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to compensate for To reduce power consumption, the brightness of the LCD screen
ambient lighting conditions. is automatically dimmed if the camcorder is idle for more than 2
minutes.
1 Press the [MENU] button p STBY [220Min]

[Control (Left/Right)] button p Settings

1 Press the [MENU] button p STBY [220Min]
Settings p [Control (Up/Down)] Date/Time Set
[Control (Left/Right)] button p
button p LCD Brightness p Date/Time Display : 12
OFF
Settings p [Control (Up/Down)] Settings
:
button p Auto LCD Off p
Auto LCD Off LCD

[Control (OK)] button. LCD Brightness :

Beep Sound :
Exit [Control (OK)] button. Shutter Sound :

2 Select the desired submenu and Exit

menu item with the [Control STBY [220Min]
2 Select the desired submenu item
(Up/Down)] button, and then press Settings with the [Control (Up/Down)] STBY [220Min]

[Control (OK)] button. Date/Time Set Normal

button, and then press the
Settings
Date/Time Display Bright [Control (OK)] button. Auto LCD Off
3 LCD Brightness Off LCD

Press the [MENU] button to exit Beep Sound On

3
LCD

Exit
the menu. Press the [MENU] button to exit Shutter Sound

the menu. Exit

Submenu Items Submenu Items

Items Use
Items Use
Normal Standard brightness.
Off To disable the function.
Bright Brightens the LCD screen. When the camcorder is idle for more than 2 minutes in the STBY
On mode, or for more than 5 minutes when recording a video, the
power saving mode starts by dimming the LCD screen.
• If the surrounding is too bright, adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen.
• Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being recorded. • When the Auto LCD Off function is enabled, you can press any
• A brighter LCD screen consumes more power. button on the camcorder to return LCD brightness to normal.
• Auto LCD Off will be disabled in the following case:
- If the power cable (Power adaptor, USB cable) is connected.

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Beep Sound Shutter Sound

When Beep Sound is on, the camcorder sounds a beep when you You can turn the shutter sound the camcorder emits when you
press a button. press the [PHOTO] button on or off.

1 Press the [MENU] button p STBY [220Min] 1 Press the [MENU] button p STBY [220Min]

[Control (Left/Right)] button p [Control (Left/Right)] button p

Settings Settings
Settings p [Control (Up/Down)] Auto LCD Off : LCD
Settings p [Control (Up/Down)] Auto LCD Off : LCD

button p Beep Sound p Beep Sound : button p Shutter Sound p Beep Sound :

[Control (OK)] button. Shutter Sound : [Control (OK)] button. Shutter Sound :

Exit Exit

2 Select the desired submenu item 2 Select the desired submenu item
with the [Control (Up/Down)] STBY [220Min] with the [Control (Up/Down)] STBY [220Min]

button, and then press the Settings

button, and then press the
Settings
[Control (OK)] button. Auto LCD Off Off
[Control (OK)] button. Auto LCD Off Off
Beep Sound On Beep Sound On
3 Press the [MENU] button to exit Shutter Sound
3 Press the [MENU] button to exit Shutter Sound

the menu. Exit the menu. Exit

Submenu Items
Submenu Items
Items Use
Items Use Off To turn the shutter sound off.
Off Disables the function. To turn the shutter sound on. It will sound when you press the
On
On To have the camcorder beep every time you press a button. [PHOTO] button.

The Beep Sound function is suspended in the following cases:

- During recording and playback
- Pause while recording
- When the camcorder has a cable connection. (AV cable, micro HDMI
cable, etc.)

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Auto Power Off PC Software

You can set your camcorder to turn off automatically if it is idle for 5 If you set PC Software to On, you can use the built-in PC software
minutes without an operation. This function will prevent unnecessary easily by connecting a USB cable between the camcorder and your
power consumption. PC. Using the software, you can download stored video and photo
images on the camcorder to your PC’s hard disk. You can also edit
1 Press the [MENU] button p STBY [220Min] video and photo files using the PC software.
[Control (Left/Right)] button p
Settings p [Control (Up/Down)]
Settings
Auto Power Off :
1 Press the [MENU] button p STBY [220Min]
button p Auto Power Off p PC Software : [Control (Left/Right)] button p
[Control (OK)] button. Format Settings p [Control (Up/Down)] Settings

button p PC Software p Auto Power Off :

Exit

2
PC Software :
Select the desired submenu item [Control (OK)] button. Format

with the [Control (Up/Down)] STBY [220Min]

Exit
button, and then press the Settings
2 Select the desired submenu item
[Control (OK)] button. Auto Power Off
with the [Control (Up/Down)] STBY [220Min]
Off
PC Software 5 Min
button, and then press the
3
Settings
Press the [MENU] button to exit Format [Control (OK)] button. Auto Power Off Off
the menu. Exit PC Software On
3 Press the [MENU] button to exit Format

Submenu Items the menu. Exit

Items Use Submenu Items

Off To disable the function.
The camcorder turns off if idle for 5 minutes without Items Use
5 Min
performing an operation. Off To disable the function.
To launch the built-in editing software when you connect the
On
camcorder to a PC with a USB cable.
• Auto Power Off does not work in the following situations:
- If the power cable (Power adaptor, USB cable) is connected.
- While the following functions are in operation; Delete: All Files,
PC Software is compatible with Windows operating systems only.
Protect: All On.
- While recording, playing back (except pause), or playing back a
photo slide show.
• To operate the camcorder again, press the [Power ( )] button.
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Format Default Set

Use the Format function if you want to delete all files completely or You can restore all menu settings to their defaults.
to correct problems on the storage media.
1 Press the [MENU] button p STBY [220Min]

[Control (Left/Right)] button

Insert a memory card. ¬page 30 Settings
p Settings p [Control (Up/ Format
Down)] button p Default Set p Default Set
[Control (OK)] button.
1 Press the [MENU] button p STBY [220Min]
Language

Exit
[Control (Left/Right)] button p
Settings p [Control (Up/Down)]
Settings 2 Select Yes if you want all the
Auto Power Off : settings return to the defaults.
button p Format p [Control (OK)] PC Software :
button. Format
• Do not turn off the power while using this function.
Exit • After resetting the camcorder, reset the Date/Time Set. ¬page 25
2 Select Yes by pressing the • The Default Set function does not affect the files recorded on the
[Control(Left/Right)] button, and storage media.
then press the [Control (OK)] button.

• Do not remove the memory card or perform any other operation

(such as turning off the power) during formatting. Also, be sure to Language
use the provided power adaptor, as the recording media may be
corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during formatting. You can select a desired language to display the menu and
• If the storage media becomes corrupted, format it again. messages in. ¬page 29

• Do not format the storage media on a PC or other device.

Make sure to format the storage media on this camcorder.
• Format the memory card in the following cases:
- Before using a new memory card
- If the memory card was formatted on other devices
- If the memory card was used to record on other devices
- If the camcorder cannot read the memory card
• A memory card with the protection tab set to lock will not be
formatted.
• If there is no storage media inserted, it cannot be selected and will
be dimmed in the menu.
• You cannot format when the battery power is insufficient. We
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 Connecting to a TV
CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV
WITH HDMI
You can view High Definition (HD) quality videos recorded in HD
resolution on an HDTV using an HDMI connection. This camcorder
supports HDMI output to deliver high-definition video transfer.
Using a micro HDMI cable
1 Turn on the camcorder.
• If you do not turn on the camcorder first, the camcorder may
fail to recognize the connected TV.
2 Connect the camcorder to the TV with a micro HDMI cable.

3 Set the TV’s input or source selector to the HDMI input you’ve
HDTV
attached the camcorder to.
• Refer to the TV’s instruction manual to see how to select the
TV’s input or source.

4 Start to play back images. ¬page 42

Understanding the HDMI

Camcorder HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact
audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital
data.
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Signal flow • You can use only a D to A type micro HDMI cable with this
camcorder.
• The HDMI jack on the camcorder is for output only.
• Use only HDMI 1.3 cable when connecting to the HDMI jack of this
Micro HDMI cable camcorder. If the camcorder is connected with HDMI cables that are
not version 1.3, the screen display may not work.

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CONNECTING TO A REGULAR TV
You can view images recorded with your camcorder on a regular
TV that supports standard definition. This camcorder supports the
composite output for standard definition video transfer.
TV
Camcorder
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Signal flow
Audio/Video cable
Connecting an Audio/Video cable for the composite
output
1 Connect the camcorder to a TV with an Audio/Video cable.
• Turn on the camcorder, and then connect an Audio/
Video cable. If you do not turn on the camcorder first, the
camcorder may fail to recognize the connected TV.
2 Set the TV’s input or source selector to the input you’ve
attached the camcorder to.
• Refer to the TV’s instruction manual to see how to select the
TV input.
3 Start to play back images. ¬page 42
Connecting to a TV
Stereo Type Mono Type
Yellow White
Yellow Red
White
• When you connect the camcorder to a TV, the LCD screen of the
camcorder turns off automatically.
• Make sure you’ve connected the camcorder to the correct input
jacks. The TV screen may not display the right image information if
connected incorrectly.
• Do not use excessive force when connecting the cables.
• We recommend you use the power adaptor as the power source.
• When connecting to a TV using the Audio/Video cable, match the
color of the cables to the color of the corresponding jacks.
• Video input may appear green depending on the TV. If this occurs,
connect the yellow plug of the Audio/Video cable to the green jack of
the TV.
• If your TV has one audio jack (mono input), connect the yellow plug
of the Audio/Video cable to the video jack, the white plug to the
audio jack, and leave the red plug unconnected.
• When you connect the camcorder to a TV using the Audio/Video
cable, images recorded in high definition image quality (1280x720/
30p) play back in standard definition image quality.
• When the camcorder is connected to a TV with more than one kind
of cable, the camcorder outputs video signals in the following order
of priority: HDMI  Audio/Video (composite) output
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VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN

Image display depending on LCD and TV screen ratio

Appearance on Wide
Recording ratio Appearance on 4:3 TV
Screen (16:9) TV

Images recorded in
a 16:9 ratio

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Images recorded in
a 4:3 ratio

Adjust the volume to a moderate level. If the volume is too high, the
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Dubbing videos
DUBBING TO VCR OR DVD/HDD 1 Insert the storage media in the recording device.
RECORDERS
2 Connect your camcorder to the recording device (VCR or DVD/
You can dub images recorded on your camcorder to other recording HDD recorders) with the supplied Audio/Video cable.
devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders.
3 Start the playback on your camcorder, and record it on the
• Videos are dubbed to the other recording device via analog data
recording device.
transfer. (composite connection) Use the supplied Audio/Video • Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording
cable. device for details.
• Use the power adaptor to power the camcorder when you dub to
a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder. 4 When dubbing finishes, stop the recording device, and then your
camcorder.

VCRs or DVD/ HDD recorders • Videos recorded on this camcorder can only be dubbed using
the Audio/Video cable in SD (standard definition) image quality,
regardless of the recording resolution (HD/SD).
• To copy a video recorded in HD (high definition) image quality, use
the built-in software of your camcorder, and then copy the video to
Camcorder your computer. ¬page 85
• Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image
quality may deteriorate.
• To record the date/time, display it on the LCD screen. ¬page 75
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Signal flow

Audio/Video cable

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 Using with a windows computer
WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS System Requirements
COMPUTER Your computer must meet the following requirements to run Intelli-
studio:
You can perform the following functions by connecting your
camcorder to your Windows computer with a USB cable and using Items System Requirements
the Intelli-studio editing software built into your camcorder.
OS Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, or Windows 7
Main Functions Intel® Core 2 Duo® 1.66 GHz or higher is recommended
AMD Athlon™ X2 Dual-Core 2.2 GHz or higher is
• Intelli-studio editing software’s main functions CPU recommended
- Playing back recorded videos or photos. (Notebook: Intel Core2 Duo 2.2GHz or AMD Athlon X2 Dual-
- Editing recorded videos or photos. Core 2.6GHz or higher is recommended)
- Uploading the recorded videos and photos to YouTube,
RAM 1GB or higher is recommended
Flickr or Facebook, etc.
• You can transfer or copy the files (videos and photos) saved on NVIDIA GeForce 8500 or higher,
Video Card
the storage media into your computer. ATI Radeon HD 2600 series or higher
1024 x 768, 16-bit color or higher (1280 x 1024, 32-bit color
Display
recommended)
USB USB 2.0
Direct X DirectX 9.0c or higher
Recommended
6MB/s (Class 6) or above
Memory Card

• System requirements mentioned above are recommendations. Even

on a system that satisfies the requirements, Intelli-studio may not
operate optimally.
• On a slower than recommended computer, video playback may skip
frames or operate unexpectedly.
• If the version of DirectX on your computer is lower than 9.0c, install
DirectX 9.0c or higher.
• We recommended you transfer recorded videos to a PC before
playing back or editing the videos.
• To run Intelli-studio, a laptop computer requires faster and better
components than a desktop PC.
• Intelli-studio is not Mac OS compliant.
• The programs may not work properly on 64-bit editions of Windows
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USING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAM
Intelli-studio is a built-in program that allows you to play back and
edit files. You can upload files to web sites, such as YouTube or
Flickr.
Step 1. Connecting the USB cable
1 Set PC Software to On.
• This is the default setting.
2 Connect the camcorder to a PC with the USB cable.
• A new file saving window appears along with the Intelli-studio
main window. If your camcorder has no new files, the pop-up
window for saving new files will not appear.
• Depending on your version of Windows, the Windows
removable disk window may also appear.
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Using with a windows computer
3 Click Yes in the new file saving window. The uploading
procedure starts. Click Yes to confirm.
• If you do not want to save any new files, select No.
To disconnect the USB cable
To disconnect the USB cable after completing the file transfer, you
must follow these steps:
1. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar.
2. Select USB Mass Storage Device, and then click Stop.
3. If the Stop a Hardware device window appears, click OK.
4. Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder and PC.
• Use the provided USB cable. (Supplied by Samsung)
• Make sure you insert the USB plug into the USB jack with the plug facing
in the correct direction.
• When the USB cable is connected, turning the camcorder on or off may
cause the PC to malfunction.
• If you disconnect the USB cable from the PC or the camcorder while
transferring files, the data transmission will stop and the data may be
damaged.
• If you connect the camcorder to a PC via a USB HUB or simultaneously
connect the camcorder along with other USB devices, the camcorder may
not work properly. If this occurs, remove all USB devices from the PC, and
then reconnect the camcorder.
• Intelli-studio may not automatically run. If this occurs, access My Computer
or Windows Explorer, open the drive that corresponds to your camcorder,
find Intelli-studio, and then run iStudio.exe.
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Step 2. About the Intelli-studio main window

For details, select Help ΠHelp on the
When the Intelli-studio starts up, video and photo thumbnails appear
in the main window. Intelli-studio screen.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
No. Description
% 1 Menu items
$
2 Display files in the selected folder.

# 3 Switch to Photo edit mode.

8
4 Switch to Video edit mode.

5 Switch to Share mode.

9
6 Enlarge or reduce the thumbnails in the list.
@
0 7 Select a file type.

! 8 View videos and photos of the selected folder on your computer.

• If you install Intelli-studio on your PC, the program will launch more 9 Show or hide videos and photos of the connected device.
quickly. To install the program, select Tool € Install Intelli-studio
on PC. 0 View videos and photos of the selected folder on the device.
• You can update the latest version of Intelli-studio software by clicking
on Web Support € Update Intelli-studio € Start Update. ! View files as thumbnails or on a map
• You can update the firmware of this camcorder by selecting Web
Support € Upgrade firmware for the connected device from the @ Browse folders in the connected device.
program toolbar.
• The camcorder’s built-in Intelli-studio software is intended for # Browse folders stored on your computer
home use. It is not for precision or industrial productions. For these
applications, we recommend an editing software designed for $ Move to the previous or next folder
professional use.
% Print files, view files on a map, store files in Contents Manager, or
register faces.
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Step 3. Playing back videos or photos Step 4. Editing videos or photos

You can play back the recordings conveniently using the Intelli-
studio application.
1 With Intelli-studio, click the desired folder to display your
recordings.
• Video or photo thumbnails appear on the screen, depending
on the folder you selected.
You can edit the videos or photos in various ways with various
functions. (Change Size, Fine-Tuning, Image Effect, Insert Frame,
etc.) Before editing a video or photo in Intelli-studio, make a backup
copy of the video or photo file and store it on your computer for
safe-keeping using My Computer or Windows Explorer.
1 Choose the videos or photos you want to edit.

2 Choose the video or photo that you want to play back. 2 Click Movie Edit ( ) or Photo Edit ( ) according to the
• You can view the file information by moving the mouse over selected file on the Intelli-studio browser.
the file. • The selected file appears in the editing window.
• If you click a video thumbnail once, the video plays back
inside the thumbnail frame, allowing you to search for a 3 Edit a video or photo with various edit functions.
desired scene with ease.
3 After you select the video or photo you want, double-click to
play back.
• Playback starts and the controls appear.

Intelli-studio supports the following file formats:

- Video formats: MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: AAC), WMV (WMV 7/8/9)
- Photo formats: JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG, TIFF

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Step 5. Sharing the videos/photos online 4 Click Upload to start uploading.

• A pop-up window appears to open the web browser of the
Share your contents with the world by uploading photos and videos
selected site or a pop-up window appears asking for your ID
directly to a web site with one click.
and password.
1 Choose the videos or photos you want to share.

2 Click Share ( ) on the Intelli-studio browser.

• The selected file appears in the sharing window.

5 Enter your ID and the password to access.

• Access to the web site contents can be limited depending on
your web access environment.

3 Click the web site you would like to upload files to. The allowed total recording time for individual videos and the capacity
• You can choose YouTube, twitter, Flickr, Facebook, available for uploading videos can differ, depending on each web site’s
Picasa, Email, or another web site you want to use for your policy.
site management.

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USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE 4 The folders in the storage media appear.
• Different file types are stored in different folders.
You can transfer recorded data to a Windows computer by
connecting the USB cable to the camcorder. 5 Copy and paste or drag and drop the files from the storage
media to your PC.
Viewing and transferring the contents of storage media
• If the Removable Disk window does not appear, confirm the
1 Set PC Software to Off. connection (¬page 85) or repeat steps 1 through 3 again. When the
removable disk does not appear automatically, open the removable
¬page 78
disk folder of My Computer.
• If the connected camcorder’s disk drive does not open or the
2 Insert a memory card. context menu that appears when right-clicking your mouse (open
¬page 30 or browse) appears broken, your computer may be infected by an
Autorun virus. Be sure to update your antivirus software to the latest
3 Connect the camcorder to the version.
PC with the USB cable.
¬page 85
• The Removable Disk or
Samsung window appears
on the PC’s screen after a
moment.
• Select Open folders to
view files using Windows
Explorer and then click
OK.

Photos Videos
System folder
Setting folder

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Structure of folders and files on the storage media

• The folder and file structure for the storage media is as follows.
• Do not arbitrarily change or remove the folder or file name. It may
not be playable.

Videos (H.264) y
• HD-quality videos have an HDV_####.MP4 name format.
• SD-quality videos have an SDV_####.MP4 name format.
• The file number automatically increases when a new video clip file
is created.
• Up to 9,999 files can be stored in one folder. A new folder is
created when the number files in a folder exceeds 9,999.
• The folder names are given in the following order: 100VIDEO,
File format
101VIDEO, etc. The maximum number of folders is 999.
• The camcorder can create a maximum of 9,999 files in a storage Video files
media.
• Videos are compressed in H.264 format. The file extension is
‘.MP4’.
Photos z • Refer to page 53 for video resolution.
• As with video clip files, the file number automatically increases
when a new image file is created.
• Photo files have a SAM_####.JPG format. A new folder stores Photo files
files starting with SAM_0001.JPG. • Photos are compressed in JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts
• Folder names increase in this order: 100PHOTOp101PHOTO Group) format. The file extension is ‘.JPG’.
etc. • Refer to page 54 for photo resolution.
Do not modify the name of a movie file recorded by the camcorder.
For proper playback, the camcorder requires the original folder and file
name.

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Troubleshooting
WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES
Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an
unnecessary call.

Power source
Message Icon Informs that... Action
• Replace with a charged battery or use the power adaptor.
Low Battery - The battery is almost discharged.
• Charge the battery.
• Check the battery’s authenticity. Change to an authentic and charged Samsung
Check authenticity of the
- The battery failed to authenticate. battery.
battery.
• We recommend you use only genuine Samsung batteries in this camcorder.
This is not a rated
adaptor. • Check the power adaptor’s authenticity.
The power adaptor failed to
Use only the rated • We recommend you use only genuine Samsung power adaptors in this
authenticate.
adaptor that we camcorder.
provided.

Storage media
Message Icon Informs that... Action

There is no memory card inserted in

Insert Card • Insert a memory card.
the memory card slot.

There is not enough space to record • Back-up important files to your PC or another storage media and delete
Card Full
on the memory card. unnecessary files in the memory card.

The memory card has some problem

Card Error • Format the memory card or replace it with a new one.
and cannot be recognized.

The write protection tab on the

Card Locked • Release the write protection tab.
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Storage media

Message Icon Informs that... Action

The memory card is not supported in

Not Supported Card • Change to the memory card that we recommended.
this camcorder.

Please format The memory card is not formatted. • Format the memory card using the menu.

Low speed card.

The memory card is not fast enough • Record video at a lower resolution.
Please record a lower -
to record at this resolution. • Change the memory card to a faster one. ¬page 32
resolution.

Recording

Message Icon Informs that... Action

Write Error
Release the Smart Auto
The number of video files is
full.
Cannot record video.
The number of photo files is
full.
Cannot take a photo.
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Some problems occurred while writing
-
data to storage media.
You cannot operate some functions
- manually when SMART AUTO is
activated.
The number of video files that can be
- •
stored is 9,999.
The number of photo files that can be
- •
stored is 9,999.
• Format storage media using the menus after backing-up important files to
your PC or another storage media.
• Release the SMART AUTO function.
• Delete unnecessary files from the storage media.
• Back up files to your PC or another storage media and delete files.
Change to another card which has enough free space.
• Set File No. to Reset.
• Format the storage media.
• Delete unnecessary files on the storage media.
• Back up files to your PC or another storage media and delete files.
Change to another card which has enough free space.
• Set File No. to Reset.
• Format the storage media.
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Recording

Message Icon Informs that... Action

Folder and file number have reached

File number is full. • Set File No. to Reset and format the storage media. Remember to back up
Cannot record video.
- the maximum number and you cannot
important files before formatting.
record.

Folder and file number have reached

File number is full. • Set File No. to Reset and format the storage media. Remember to back up
Cannot take a photo.
- the maximum number and you cannot
important files before formatting.
record.

Check the lens cover. Lens cover is closed. • Open the lens cover.

Playback
Message Icon Informs that... Action

Some problems occurred when • Format the storage media using the menu after backing up important files
Read Error - reading data from storage media. to PC or another storage device.

• Format the storage media after backing up important files to a PC or

Corrupted file - This file cannot be read.
another storage device.

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SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS

If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact the nearest Samsung authorized service center.

Power
Symptom Explanation/Solution
• The battery may not be installed on your camcorder. Insert a battery into the camcorder.
• The inserted battery may be discharged. Charge the battery or replace it with a charged one.
The camcorder does not turn on. • If you use a power adaptor, make sure it is properly connected to the wall outlet.
• Remove the battery or unplug the power adaptor, and then reconnect the power supply to the
camcorder before turning it on.

• If no button is pressed for about 5 minutes, the camcorder is automatically turned off (Auto Power Off).
The power automatically turns off. To disable this option, change the setting of Auto Power Off to Off.
• Use the power adaptor.

Power cannot be turned off .
The battery is quickly discharged.
• Remove the battery or unplug the power adaptor, and then reconnect the power supply to the
camcorder before turning it on.
• The temperature is too low.
• The battery is not fully charged. Recharge the battery.
• The battery has reached the end of its lifespan and cannot be recharged. Use another battery.

Displays

Symptom Explanation/Solution

The TV screen or LCD display has distorted images • This can occur when recording or viewing a 16:9-ratio image on a 4:3-ratio TV, or vice versa. For more
or has stripes at the top/ bottom or on the left/right. details, see the display specification. ¬page 82

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Displays
Symptom Explanation/Solution

Unknown indicator appears on the screen. • A warning indicator or message appears on the screen. ¬pages 91~93

An afterimage remains on the LCD screen. • This occurs if you disconnect the power adaptor or remove the battery before turning the power off.

The image on the LCD screen looks dark. • Ambient light is too bright. Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD.

Storage media
Symptom Explanation/Solution

• Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly. ¬page 30

Memory card functions are not operable.
• If you use a memory card formatted on a computer, format it again directly on your camcorder. ¬page 79

• You cannot delete the images protected by another device. Release the protection of the image on the
Image cannot be deleted. device. ¬page 72
• Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the memory card (SDHC memory card, etc.), if any. ¬page 31

• Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the memory card (SDHC memory card, etc.), if any. ¬page 31
You cannot format the memory card.
• The memory card is not supported on your camcorder or the card has some problems.

• The file may be corrupted.

The data file name is not indicated correctly. • The file format is not supported by your camcorder.
• Only the file name appears if the directory structure does not comply with the international standard.

Your computer does not recognize an SDXC memory • SDXC memory cards use the exFAT file system. To use SDXC memory cards on a Windows XP computer,
card. download and update the exFAT file system driver from the Microsoft website.

Your TV or computer cannot display photos and • SDXC memory cards use the exFAT file system. Ensure that the external device is compatible with the
videos that are stored on an SDXC memory card. exFAT file system before connecting the product to the device.
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Recording
Symptom Explanation/Solution

• There is not enough free space to record on the storage media.

Pressing the [Recording start/stop] button does
not start recording.
• Make sure the memory card is inserted and write-protect tab is set to unlock.
• The internal temperature of your camcorder is unusually high.
Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.
• Your camcorder is damp and moist inside (condensation).
Turn off your camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour in a cool place.

• The estimated recording time may vary depending on the contents and the features you used.
The actual recording time is less than the estimated
• Recording a fast-moving subject increases the bit rate and consequently the amount of storage space
time.
required for the recording, which can lead to a shorter available recording time.

• There is no more free space for recording on the storage media.

Back up important files to your PC, and then format the storage media or delete the unnecessary files.
• If you frequently record or delete files, the performance of the storage media will deteriorate.
The recording stops automatically.
In this case, reformat the storage media.
• If you use a memory card with a low writing speed, the camcorder automatically stops recording the
videos and the corresponding message appears on the LCD screen.

When recording a subject illuminated by bright light,

• The camcorder is unable to record these levels of brightness.
vertical lines appear.

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Recording
Symptom Explanation/Solution

When the screen is exposed to direct sunlight during

recording, the screen turns red or black for an • Do not expose the LCD screen to direct sunlight.
instant.

During recording, the date/time does not appear. • Set Date/Time Display to on. ¬page 75

• Set the Beep Sound to On.

• The beep sound is temporally off while the camcorder records videos.
The beep sound is not heard.
• When the Audio/Video cable jack or micro HDMI cable jack is connected to the camcorder, the beep
sound will automatically turn off.

There is a time difference between the point where

• On your camcorder, there may be a slight time delay between the point where you press [Recording
you press the [Recording start/stop] button and
start/stop] button and the actual point where the recorded video starts/stops. This is not an error.
the point where the recorded video starts/stops.

• Set your camcorder to the recording mode. ¬page 26

• Release the lock on the write-protection tab of the memory card if set. ¬page 31
You cannot record a photo image. • The storage media is full.
Use a new memory card or format the storage media. ¬page 79
Remove unnecessary images. ¬page 70

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Adjusting the image during recording
Symptom
Focus does not adjust automatically.
The image appears too bright or flickering, or
changes in color.
Playback on your camcorder
Symptom
The video does not play back.
The Skip or Search function does not work properly.
Playback is interrupted unexpectedly.
You cannot hear sound when playing back a Time
Lapse recording.
Photos stored on a storage media do not appear in
the actual size.
Playback on other devices (TV, etc.)
Symptom
You cannot view the image or hear the sound on the
connected device.
98 You cannot dub correctly using the HDMI cable.
Troubleshooting
Explanation/Solution
• Set Focus to Auto. ¬page 58
• The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus.
Adjust the focus manually. ¬page 58
• The lens is dusty on the surface. Clear the lens and check the focus.
• You are recording in a dark place. Increase the brightness.
• This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. Cancel
iSCENE to minimize these phenomena. ¬page 52
Explanation/Solution
• Press the [MODE] button to set the video playback mode.
• Image files recorded on another camcorder may not play back on your camcorder.
• Check out memory card compatibility. ¬page 31
• If the temperature inside the camcorder is too high, it cannot function properly.
Turn the camcorder off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on again.
• Check if the power adaptor or battery is properly connected and stable.
• The Time Lapse REC function does not record sound.
• Photos recorded on other devices may not appear at actual size. This is not an error.
Explanation/Solution
• Connect the audio line of the Audio/Video cable jack to your camcorder and the connected device (TV,
DVD recorder, etc). (Red color- right, White color- left)
• The Audio/Video cable jack or micro HDMI cable jack is not connected properly. Make sure that the
Audio/Video cable jack or micro HDMI cable jack is connected to the proper jack. ¬page 81
• You cannot dub images using the HDMI cable.

Connecting to a computer
Symptom
When accessing videos, a computer does not
recognize your camcorder.
Cannot play back a video file properly on a PC.
Intelli-studio does not function properly.
The image or sound of the video file recorded by
your camcorder does not play back correctly on
your PC.
The playback screen is paused or distorted.
Troubleshooting
Explanation/Solution
• Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then reconnect it
correctly.
• You need to install a video codec on the PC to play back the files recorded by your camcorder. Install or
run the internal edit software (Intelli-studio).
• Make sure you insert the connector in the correct direction, and connect the USB cable to the USB
jack on your camcorder firmly. Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the
computer. Reconnect it properly.
• Your computer may not have the necessary performance specifications to play back a video file. Check
the recommended computer specifications.
• Exit the Intelli-studio application, and restart the Windows computer.
• Intelli-studio is not Mac OS compliant.
• Set PC Software to On in the Settings menu.
• The image or sound of the video file may stop playing back temporarily depending on the data transfer
speed of PC. Copy the video file to your PC and then play it back on the PC.
• If you connect the camcorder to your PC that the PC does not support Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0),
the image or sound of the video file may not play back correctly. Video files copied to the PC are not
affected by it.
• Check the system requirements to play back a video. ¬page 84
• Exit all other applications running on the computer.
• If you play back the recorded file by connecting the camcorder to your PC, the file may not play back
smoothly depending on the data transfer speed of PC.
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Dubbing with other devices

Symptom Explanation/Solution
• The Audio/Video cable is not connected properly. Make sure that the Audio/Video cable is connected to
You cannot dub correctly using the Audio/Video
the proper jacks, i.e. to the input jacks of the device used for dubbing an image from your camcorder.
cable.
¬page 83

General operations
Symptom Explanation/Solution
• Has the camcorder been left unused for a long period of time?
The date and time are incorrect.
The backup internal rechargeable battery may be discharged. ¬page 25

Pressing a button will not turn on or operate the • Remove the battery or unplug the power adaptor, and then reconnect the power supply to the
computer. camcorder before turning it on.

Menu items that cannot be used at the same time

Symptom Explanation/Solution

• You cannot select grayed items if items in the menu displays gray. If you have not inserted a memory
card in the camcorder, all functions that require a memory card (Storage Info, Format, etc.) are dimmed
in the menu and you cannot select them. Insert a memory to set the functions.

Cannot use Because of the following settings

Menu items are grayed out.
Anti-Shake(HDIS)
Face Detection Digital Special Effect
Back light

C.Nite, Intelli Zoom Video Resolution : 1280x720/30p

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MAINTENANCE
Cautions when storing
• For safekeeping of the camcorder, turn off the camcorder.
- Remove the battery and power adaptor.
- Remove the memory card.
Cleaning the camcorder
Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery
and power adaptor.
• To clean the exterior
- Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth. Do not apply excessive force
when cleaning. Gently rub the surface.
- Do not use benzene or thinner to clean the camcorder. The
exterior coating could peel off or the case could deteriorate.
• To clean the LCD screen
Wipe very gently with a soft dry cloth. Be careful not to damage
the screen.
• To clean the lens
Use a air brush to remove dust, and then wipe the lens gently
with a soft cloth.
If necessary, wipe gently with lens paper or tissue.
- Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.
- If the lens looks dim, turn off the camcorder and leave it off for
about 1 hour.
LCD screen
• To prolong its service life, do not rub the LCD screen with a
coarse cloth.
• Be aware of the following LCD screen phenomena. They are
not malfunctions.
- When you use the camcorder, the surface around the LCD
screen may heat up.
- If you leave the power on for a long time, the surface around
the LCD screen becomes hot.
- When using the camcorder in cold conditions, an afterimage
may appear on the LCD screen.
• An LCD screen is manufactured using advanced technology
which creates screens with pixel failure rates of less than 0.01%.
However, a black or bright spot (red, blue, white) may appear in
the center of the LCD screen and up to two spots may appear
outside the center. These spots, which are normally incurred
during the manufacturing process, do not affect the recorded
images.
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When there is dew condensation, put the camcorder aside
for a while before using
• What is dew condensation?
Dew condensation happens when a camcorder is moved to a
location where there is a significant temperature difference from
the previous location. The dew condenses on the external or
internal parts of the camcorder, and on the reflection lens. If there
is dew on or in your camcorder, it may cause the camcorder to
malfunction or damage the camcorder when you turn the power
on.
• Exactly when does dew condensation occur?
When you move the camera to a location with a higher
temperature than the previous location, or when you move it to a
hot area suddenly. Examples:
- You record outside in cold weather during the winter and
then move the camera in indoors.
- You record outside in hot weather after being indoors or
inside a car where the A/C was running.
• What can I do?
- Turn the power off, detach the battery, and leave the
camcorder in a dry area for 1~2 hours before using it.
• Use the camcorder only after dew condensation has completely
disappeared.
• Be sure to use the recommended accessories supplied with the
camcorder. For service, contact your nearest Samsung authorized
service center.
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Maintenance & additional information
USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD
• Each country or region has its own electric and color systems.
• Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following items.
Power sources
The power adaptor provided lets you power, recharge, and use your
camcorder in any country/region that has the power in the 100 V to
240 V, 50/60 Hz range. You may need a commercially available AC
plug adaptor depending on the design of local wall outlets.
On TV color systems
Your camcorder is an NTSC based camcorder. If you want to view
your recordings on a TV or copy them to an external device, it must
be an NTSC based TV or external device and have the appropriate
Audio/Video jacks. Otherwise, you may need to use a separate
video format transcoder (For example, an NTSC to PAL format
converter).
The format transcoder is not provided by Samsung.
NTSC-compatible countries/regions
Bahamas, Canada, Central America, Japan, Korea, Mexico,
Philippines, Taiwan, United States of America, etc.
PAL-compatible countries/regions
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, CIS, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Great Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Iran,
Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Norway, Romania,
Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Syria, Thailand, Tunisia, etc.
You can make recordings with your camcorder and view pictures
on the LCD screen anywhere in the world.

GLOSSARY
AF (Auto Focus)
A system that automatically focuses the camcorder lens on the subject. Your
camcorder uses the contrast to focus automatically.
Aperture
The aperture controls the amount of light that reaches the camcorder’s sensor.
Camcorder shake (Blur)
If the camcorder is moved while the shutter is open, the entire image may appear
blurred. This occurs more often when the shutter speed is slow. Prevent camcorder
shake by raising the sensitivity, using a faster shutter speed. Alternately, use a tripod,
the DIS or OIS function to stabilize the camcorder.
Composition
Composition in photography means arranging objects in a photo. Usually, abiding by
the rule of thirds leads to a good composition.
Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS)
CMOS is an image sensor producing images approaching the quality of CCD
(charge coupled device) sensors. It consumes less power, meaning a longer battery
life on your camcorder.
Digital zoom
A feature that artificially increases the amount of zoom available with zoom lens
(Optical zoom). When using the Digital zoom, the image quality will deteriorate as the
magnification increases.
Effective Pixel Count
Unlike the total pixel count, this is the actual number of pixels used to capture an
image.
EV (Exposure Value)
All the combinations of the camcorder’s shutter speed and lens aperture that result
in the same exposure.
Exposure
The amount of light allowed to reach the camcorder’s sensor. Exposure is controlled
by a combination of the shutter speed, the aperture value, and ISO sensitivity.
Maintenance & additional information
Focal length (f)
The distance from the middle of the lens to its focal point (in millimeters). Longer focal
lengths result in narrower angles of view and the subject is magnified. Shorter focal
lengths result in wider angles of view.
F. No (F-Number)
The F-number defines the brightness of lens. Smaller number lens has generally
brighter image. The F-number is directly proportional to the focal length and inversely
proportional to the lens diameter.
*F.No=focal length/diameter of lens aperture
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 defines the latest video coding format standardized by the
ISOIEC and the ITU-T, in 2003. Compared with the conventional MPEG-2 format,
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 has more than twice the efficiency. Your camcorder employs
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 to encode high definition videos.
Optical zoom
This is a general zoom which can enlarge images with a lens and does not
deteriorate quality of images.
Quality
An expression of the rate of compression used in a digital image. Higher quality
images have a lower rate of compression, which usually results in a larger file size.
Resolution
The number of pixels present in a digital image. High resolution images contain more
pixels and typically show more detail than low resolution images.
Shutter speed
Shutter speed refers to the amount of time it takes to open and close the shutter,
and it is an important factor in the brightness of a photo, as it controls the amount
of light which pass through the aperture before it reaches the image sensor. A fast
shutter speed allows less time to let light in and the photo becomes darker and more
easily freezes subjects in motion.
White balance (color balance)
An adjustment of the intensities of colors (typically the primary colors red, green, and
blue), in an image. The goal of adjusting the white balance, or color balance, is to 103
correctly render the colors in an image.
 Specifications
Model name HMX-F80BN/HMX-F80SN/HMX-F800BN/HMX-F800SN

Video signal NTSC

Picture compression format H.264/AVC
Audio compression format AAC (Advanced Audio Coding)
Image device 1/3.2” CMOS
System
Effective pixels Approx. 920,000 pixels
Total pixels Approx. 5 Mega pixels
Lens 2.0 to 4.9, 52x (Optical), 65x (Intelli), 130x (Digital) Electronic zoom lens
Focal length 2.1mm~109.2mm
Size/dot number 2.7 inches wide, 230k
LCD screen
LCD screen method TFT active matrix system
Composite video out 1.0V (p_p), 75Ω, analog
Audio output -7.5dBm 47KΩ, analog, stereo
Connectors
HDMI output D type connector (Micro HDMI)
USB output mini USB-B type (USB2.0 High Speed)
Power source 5.0V (Using the power adaptor), 3.7V (Using Lithium Ion battery)
Power source type Power supply (100V~240V) 50/60Hz, Lithium Ion battery
Power consumption 2.4W ( LCD on)
Operating temperature 32˚F~104˚F (0˚C~40˚C)
General Operating humidity 10% ~80%
Storage temperature -4˚F~140˚F (-20˚C~60˚C)
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 2.05''×2.3''×4.43'' (53.9mm×56.4mm×119.0mm)
Weight Approx. 220g (0.485lb) (without battery and memory card)
Internal MIC Omni-directional stereo microphone
104 Ⲽ These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice.
Warranty
SAMSUNG
LIMITED WARRANTY
SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship.
SEA further warrants that if product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper
workmanship or defective material, SEA will repair or replace the product at it’s option.
All warranty repairs must be performed by a SEA authorized service center. The name and address of the location nearest you can be
obtained by calling toll free: 1-800 SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864).
Labor
1 year carry-in
Parts
1 year
On carry-in models, transportation to and from the service center is the customer’s responsibility.
The original dated sales receipt must be retained by the customer and is the only acceptable proof of purchase.
It must be presented to the authorized service center.

EXCLUSIONS (WHAT IS NOT COVERED)

This warranty does not cover damage due to accident, fire, flood and/or other acts of God; misuse, incorrect line voltage, improper
installation, improper or unauthorized repairs, commercial use, or damage that occurs in shipping.
Exterior and interior finish, lamps, and glass are not covered under this warranty.
Customer adjustments which are explained in the instruction manual are not covered under the terms of this warranty.
This warranty will automatically be voided for any unit found with a missing or altered serial number. This warranty is valid only on products
purchased in the United States and Puerto Rico.
Some States do not allow the exclusions or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State.
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(Applicable in the European Union and other
European countries with separate battery return
systems)
This marking on the battery, manual or packaging
indicates that the batteries in this product should not
be disposed of with other household waste at the
end of their working life. Where marked, the chemical
symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains
mercury, cadmium or lead above the reference levels
in EC Directive 2006/66. If batteries are not properly
disposed of, these substances can cause harm to
human health or the environment.
To protect natural resources and to promote material
reuse, please separate batteries from other types of
waste and recycle them through your local, free battery
return system.
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(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
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indicates that the product and its electronic accessories
(e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be
disposed of with other household waste at the end
of their working life. To prevent possible harm to the
environment or human health from uncontrolled waste
disposal, please separate these items from other types
of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the
sustainable reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer
where they purchased this product, or their local
government office, for details of where and how they
can take these items for environmentally safe recycling.
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the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This
product and its electronic accessories should not be
mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
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